Five reasons you should plan your funeral in advance
Over the last decade, the cost of dying has risen by 39% and a basic funeral in the UK is now at an all-time high1. To help bring peace of mind, over 815,000 people have chosen to plan for their funeral in advance with Golden Charter.2
1. It’s a safe, secure way to plan ahead
Golden Charter is one of the UK’s leading funeral plan providers3 and is the only funeral plan provider recommended by the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF). It is also a registered provider with the Funeral Planning Authority and therefore follow a strict Code of Practice.
When you take out a Golden Charter funeral plan, you can rest assured that your payments are protected. Your money is paid into the Golden Charter Trust which is run by a Board of Trustees completely independent of Golden Charter.4
2. Safeguard against rising funeral costs
One in seven families who had to organise a funeral said it caused them notable financial difficulty.1 A funeral plan is an easy way to pre-arrange the funeral you want and lock in the costs of the funeral director’s services included in your plan at today’s prices, saving your loved ones from having to cover those costs themselves at the time of need.
3. Service when you need it most
Golden Charter works with over 2,800 independent funeral directors across the country, giving you the widest choice in the UK.5 Many of these local, independent funeral directors have served their communities for generations.
4. Help save your family from worry
A funeral plan can help save your family worry and expense, helping make things easier for your loved ones when the time comes. As many Golden Charter plan holders often say, it can be very comforting to know that when the time comes, their funeral wishes will be taken care of.
5. Your wishes, your way
Golden Charter offers a range of five flexible plans, and its team of expert advisors can help you choose which of those plans suit your needs. They have a range of flexible payment options, starting from just £13.59 per month depending on age and chosen plan type.6
Don’t just take our word for it, Golden Charter was recently voted funeral plan provider of the year at the 2021 British Wills & Probate awards and is rated excellent on TrustPilot with over 2,000 genuine customer reviews.
Why not take the first step today?
Golden Charter has a team of friendly UK-based advisors who are waiting to help with everything from choosing a local funeral director to the finer details of your funeral arrangements. Plus, you’ll get a free pen just for enquiring.
Click here to request your free, no obligation information pack online. Or call Golden Charter free on 0800 090 2254 and quote SILVERSURFERS140 to claim your gift card.
1SunLife (2021), Cost of Dying Report, sunlife.co.uk/costofdying2021/
2As of 01/05/21 815,725 customers have chosen to plan ahead with Golden Charter.
3Based on recent market share of funeral plans sold. For details please see Funeral Planning Authority statistics 2020 and Golden Charter Annual Review 20/21.
4This excludes the fixed monthly payment option where money is paid to a UK life assurance company and managed by them.
5Based on number of funeral director branches in the UK accepting Golden Charter plans at 16 April 2021.
6The pay monthly prices of our funeral plans are representative based on a 50 year old paying by the low instalments payment option with a £49 deposit over a period of 30 years for the Value plan.
7To receive the gift card, you must purchase a funeral plan over the phone or online with Golden Charter before, or on March 31, 2022, quoting SILVERSURFERS140. If you are purchasing a plan online you must use the link provided. The Gift Card will be issued between 30 days and 4 months from the start date of your plan, providing that your plan remains in place and the necessary payments have been received. No cash alternative will be offered.
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