The Society of Will Writers

Guaranteed Funeral Plan

Deciding on your funeral may not be an easy decision – simply because it is not always easy to think or talk about it.

Here are some basic facts to consider. They may help you to make up your mind: 

·     Putting your funeral wishes in your Will is NOT binding upon your executors – they do not have to carry out your wishes. 

·     Often, people just don’t know what their deceased relative wanted – usually because it’s natural to ‘put off’ talking about it.

·     The price of a funeral plan is in line with the cost of a funeral purchased today. Funeral costs, like everything else, will almost certainly continue to rise in the future. 

·     Savings in a Bank or Building Society or insurance is just a sum of money. Your executors are not obliged to spend it on your funeral and it may or may not be enough.

·     Your money for your funeral plan is safe. It is held in the Funeral Planning Trust with HSBC Trust Company (UK) Limited as custodian trustee. 

·     You may choose a funeral to suit your requirements across a range of prices, or you may pay by instalments if you prefer.

·     You will receive a certificate which confirms the funeral you have chosen. It also specifies, if you wish, personal details such as religious requirements, gifts to charities in lieu of flowers, music etc. You will also receive a booklet which tells your family or executors all they need to know at the time of your funeral.

 A funeral plan guarantees that your wishes will be carried out, and that the funeral director’s services will be paid for at no extra cost to your family.

At a time of sadness, you will have relieved your family of financial and emotional burdens – and those you leave behind will remember your thoughtfulness. 

Would you rather decide about your funeral wishes now and then forget it, or keep coming back to the problem?

We have full details and will be pleased to show you exactly how the plan works – with no obligation.

For further information on Pre-paid Funeral Plans, click here.