Funeral plan
We have teamed up with The Co-operative Funeralcare, the Co-operative Group's funeral service, to offer you the Funeral Plan.
The Funeral Plan is a simple, straightforward way of continuing to look after your family and make sure your wishes are carried out when you're gone.
Why choose a Funeral Plan with The Co-operative Funeralcare?
- For peace of mind: Plan ahead so you can help to relieve loved ones of the future worry, uncertainty and expense
- organise every detail: Choose the plan that suits your personal preferences, and if you have any specific arrangements in mind you can be sure that your personal wishes will be recorded and passed on at the time of need
- take care of your family: Take away much of the financial and emotional burdens of arranging matters at a difficult time
- spread the cost: Pay for your plan in one single payment or spread the cost with monthly instalments for up to 5 years**
- we've got a history of caring: With over 1,100 funeral homes across the UK , the Co-operative Group is proud to have served communities across the country for over 100 years
What’s more, arranging your Funeral Plan couldn’t be simpler – there are no medical examinations and no maximum age limits. Contact a Co-operative Financial Adviser to start a Funeral Plan.
There are 3 plans to choose from, each designed to suit your personal preferences. The table below details each of these packages.
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| Provision of the funeral service and arrangements | |
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| A Maple effect coffin with matt finish, lined and fitted | |
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| An Oak veneer coffin with gloss finish, lined and fitted | |
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| A traditional, dark oak solid* wood coffin, lined and fitted (*sides, lid and mouldings are made of solid oak) |
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| Hearse and attendants at the funeral | |
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| One following limousine | |
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| 24 hour transfer of the deceased to a suitable resting place within the UK (within a 50mile radius) | |
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| Care, preparation and embalming of the deceased | |
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| Arranging the funeral service (at a local cemetery, churchyard, graveyard or crematorium) | |
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| Funeral procession from home/funeral home/church to crematorium/churchyard/graveyard/cemetery |
Client flexibility to choose route | Client flexibility to choose route | Client flexibility to choose route |
| Family support and assistance provided by Funeral Director | |||
| Mutual agreement on time and date of funeral | |
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| Provision of advice on all matters relating to the funeral | |
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| Visit to the chapel of rest anytime (subject to pre-arranged appointment) | |
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| Bereavement assistance via professional organisations | |
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| Cremation – Third Party charges | |||
| Doctors’ medical fees | |
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| Cremation fees at a local crematorium | |
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| Minister/officiant’s fee to perform the Crematorium service | |
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| Burial – Third Party charges | |||
| Burial or interment fee (single), gravedigger fee where applicable, fee for a church service and minister/officiant’s fees to conduct a service at a local cemetery chapel or church or at the graveside | |
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| Prices | SATIN | VELVET | SILK |
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| Single Payment | £2,590 | £2,825 | £3,060 |
| Pay over a set period | |||
| 12 months† at | £215.84 | £235.41 | £255.00 |
| Total payable | £2,590.00 | £2,825.00 | £3,060.00 |
| *60 months† at | £53.96 | £58.85 | £63.75 |
| Total payable | £3,237.50 | £3,531.00 | £3,825.00 |
Prices valid as at May 2009.
*60 month option includes an instalment charge equivalent to 25% of Single payment price.
†Price is based on paying in full over 12 or 60 months without a deposit.
Please read the following documentation before applying for a Funeral plan (these will open in new windows)
Download a copy of the Funeral Plan brochure - PDF(0.8Mb)
Download a copy of the Funeral Plan pricelist - PDF (0.2Mb)
Download a copy of the Burial Information leaflet - PDF(0.1Mb)
