Pre-Planning a Funeral

If you’re shopping around for a funeral plan, it’s really important to understand exactly what’s covered in your plan.

We’re proud to have partnered with Avalon Funeral Plans, the UK’s most trusted funeral plan provider, to provide a range of funeral plans to suit your needs. Avalon have over 25 years’ experience and have helped more than 80,000 customers. Plus, they won Best Funeral Plan Provider at the Personal Finance Awards for two years running so you know you’re in safe hands.

Here are some tips for choosing a plan that’s right for you:

  • Always use a company that is registered with the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA). The FPA is there to help protect consumers’ interests. Avalon is a registered member of the FPA meaning they must follow a strict Code of Practice.
  • Check where your money will be held. You should choose a provider that has either an independently-managed Trust or the plans are backed by a life insurance policy. All money paid into your Avalon plan is held in a Trust that is separate from the company and managed by independent Trustees so you know your money is safe.
  • Read real customer reviews. Don’t just rely on what the company is telling you – compare ratings and reviews on sites like Trustpilot or Google Reviews. Avalon is the UK’s most trusted funeral plan provider on Trustpilot with over 2,500 reviews and a 5-star rating.
  • Make sure your funeral plan offers protection against inflation and that allowances for third party costs increase every year in line with the Consumer Price Index – this is the case for Avalon funeral plans.
  • Think about how you’d like to pay. Are you looking to pay in one lump sum, or monthly instalments? Check that your chosen provider can offer flexible payment options. Avalon offers flexible payment methods.
  • Think about the type of funeral you want. Do you want a small, fuss-free cremation, or a traditional service and burial? Be sure to compare different plans to see which one will give you the type of funeral you want.

Together with Avalon, our trusted partner, we can offer a variety of options. Please view our funeral plans below…

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Choose your funeral plan

Cremation Only Plan £1,895.00

Simple, Cremation Only plan. There are no mourners, no service and no fuss.

Plans from £17.76 per month

Cremation with Service Funeral Plan £2,695.00

A simple cremation for those who don’t want a full traditional funeral

Plans from £26.06 per month

Standard Funeral Plan £3,645.00

Covers all the essentials such as Funeral Director services, a coffin and a hearse

Plans from £27.49 per month

Plus Funeral Plan £3,995.00

All the essentials plus additional features such as a chapel of rest and one limousine

Plans from £30.02 per month

Premium Funeral Plan £4,245.00

Includes two limousines, a high quality coffin and a list of who sent flowers

Plans from £31.78 per month

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If you would like to talk to us about planning your own funeral, please contact us.

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Gary G.

When Mum passed, you were an absolute Godsend to me. You helped more than I could have expected

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Chris

Richard was recommended by a friend. I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed. He was a good listener, easy to talk to and his manner was reassuring and helpful. I can't thank him enough for seeing us smoothly through this traumatic time.

Anne P.

I lost my husband in his early 50's and Richard took over with great empathy, kindness and discretion. The professionalism of both him and his team was exemplary, even down to organising the traffic so that my husband's biker friends could follow us to the funeral. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.

S. Boorer

Nothing was too much trouble. Everything from start to finish was absolutely perfect, the attention to details also superb including the timing of the drivers closing on both car doors, in my eyes, with that attention to detail I knew my Dad was in safe hands

Lee A.

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Tristan S.

From start to finish the professional service that we received was excellent. We would recommend this company to anyone who sadly is in need of this service.

Peter C.

Throughout the undertakers were superb, calm, stewarding agents of remarkable humanity... It was an incredible experience - a good disturbance of the heart.

Paul C

Richard took over and gave our father's funeral dignity. An excellent all round service that I have no hesitation in recommending.

David H.

.. they looked after my mum, and all the details with the highest standard and went above and beyond.

Karen S.

...unbelievable from start to finish. It is rare to find such a truly personal service

Ben S.

From the moment we contacted Richard we knew our loved one, and the family, were in the safest hands. Outstanding care, service and value for money

Chris D.