Funeral Planning

 

Another benefit of the Will is the ability to stipulate what you would like to happen to your remains on death. Although it is a hard decision to make, it can be vital in making the Executry procedure more manageable for your Executors as it gives very clear direction on your wishes.

 

A standard Will can add a clause to provide a basic instruction on your remains. These are typically: 

  • Cremation and direction for scattering of ashes
  • Burial and direction of preferred resting place
  • Medical research and preferred establishment and purpose

Further options to elaborate on funeral instructions can be implemented in a separate document which can be attached to the Will file. It could be that you have a favourite song request or a charity donation appeal – there are many things to consider if you feel strongly about pre-planning.

 

Pre-planning the minor details of a funeral are a very personal feature, but preparing for the future costings and service can be an expensive and difficult issue unless properly addressed. You have considered the items you would like to pass on to your loved ones, it’s also important to think of the things you don’t want to pass on; the trouble and strain of funeral costs and arrangements.

 

Pre-paid Funeral Plans

 

A pre-paid funeral plan is as it sounds: a financial plan to cover the cost and arrangement of your funeral. Funeral costs have risen considerably in recent years, for example over the past 4 year period the average cost of a funeral had risen 32.8% (ASLD Survey Mintal 2008) and if this trend continues, the price could rise nearly £1,000 over the next four years.

 

We offer the true holistic package – once we have provided you with your documentation, we can arrange a free consultation with one of our associated Funeral Directors. The Funeral Director will arrange directly to meet you to go through your wishes and plan your ideal, tailored package. This discussion will typically cover the following:

 

          -      Preparation and care

          -      Guidance on the registration and paperwork

          -      Family viewing

          -      The coffin and the effect

          -      The Hearse

          -      Limousines

          -      Urns

          -      Charitable Donations

          -      Cremations

          -      Ministers

          -      And much more

 

We work exclusively with Funeral Directors who share our customer driven ethos and who we believe can offer the top services in their respective fields.