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Research carried out by Reassured has found that the best funeral plans in the UK are:
The above funeral plans are highly rated, however, the best funeral plan for you really depends on the type of funeral you want to have and your budget.
You can take advantage of our award-winning free quote service to compare plans on your behalf.
We can explain the options available and answer any of your questions, helping you to decipher which is the best funeral plan for you and your family.
Unlike other funeral plans, those arranged through Reassured cover all the essential third-party fees.
All our plans are also FPA approved and we can offer a best price guarantee* on your chosen plan.
Contact our award-winning team today to secure your best funeral plan.
Read on for all our top tips on finding your best funeral plan…
The best prepaid funeral plans offer the most services, cover all the essential costs and provide the most flexibility, at the most competitive price.
Therefore, the best funeral plan will offer the best value for money, which will ultimately provide the best financial protection for your loved ones.
(And best value for money doesn’t necessarily mean the cheapest!)
Unsure whether to take out a funeral plan or life insurance? Read our in-depth article on the pros and cons of funeral plans »
So, how do you know you’re getting the best value for money from a funeral plan?
Firstly, a funeral plan should include the essential funeral director services.
These usually include:
Secondly, you may want to establish if your funeral plan includes any additional benefits or services, (at no extra cost).
These may include:
Thirdly, it’s sensible to ensure that the funeral plan:
And finally, the best value funeral plans will also:
Funeral plans arranged through Reassured are fully guaranteed.
This means that all your essential funeral costs, including third-party fees, are frozen at today’s price.
Therefore, no matter how much funeral prices rise, your loved ones won’t have to pay a penny more for your funeral when the time comes.
Simply contact our award-winning team today to arrange your funeral insurance.
There are a range of funeral plans to choose from to suit different needs and budgets.
Funeral plans also differ between plan providers, which is why it’s important to compare the options available.
The cost of a funeral plan ranges from £2,500 for a basic funeral, up to £4,400 for the most comprehensive plan.
The tables below show comparisons of some of the cheapest and most expensive funeral plans for a basic, standard and comprehensive level (for burial and cremation).
Using these examples may help you identify which funeral plan offers the best value for money.
| Plan | Price | Cremation fees | Burial fees | Doctors fees | Cancellation fee | Limousine | Collection of deceased | Use of chapel of rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Standard Plan | £3,645 | Up to £1,000 contribution | Up to £1,000 contribution | Included under contribution | £395 | No | Anywhere in the UK | No |
| Co-op Simple Plan | £3,130 ‡ | Guaranteed | Guaranteed | Guaranteed | £250 | No | 50 miles maximum | Yes |
| Golden Leaves Zinc Plan | £3,089 | Guaranteed | £931 contribution | Not included | 20% of the total cost of the plan | No | 25 miles maximum | Yes |
This is a comparison of three basic funeral plan packages, offered by Avalon, Co-op and Golden Leaves.
The most noticeable difference here is that the most expensive basic plan provided by Avalon doesn’t guarantee to cover any third-party fees, (the cremation or burial fees and doctor fees).
Furthermore, the Avalon plan doesn’t include the use of the chapel of rest, which is where loved ones can view the deceased as part of the funeral.
Although, Avalon plans do offer a collection of the deceased from anywhere in the UK.
The Co-op Simple plan is the only funeral plan that guarantees to cover all third-party fees.
You can arrange a Co-op funeral plan through Reassured today.
Get in touch with our award-winning service to get started.
| Plan | Price | Cremation fees | Burial fees | Doctors fees | Cancellation fee | Limousine | Collection of deceased | Use of chapel of rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Plus Plan | £3,995 | Up to £1,000 contribution | Up to £1,000 contribution | Included under contribution | £395 | x 1 | Anywhere in the UK | Yes |
| Co-op Silver Plan | £3,752 | Guaranteed | Guaranteed | Guaranteed | £250 | x 1 | 50 miles maximum | Yes |
| Golden Leaves Silver Plan | £3,594 | Guaranteed | Contribution provided* | Not included | 20% of the total cost of the plan | No | 25 miles maximum | Yes |
This is a comparison of three standard funeral plan packages, offered by Avalon, Co-op and Golden Leaves.
Again, the most expensive standard plan provided by Avalon doesn’t guarantee any third-party fees.
You may also notice that the Golden leaves Silver plan doesn’t include a limousine for the funeral procession, but this is the cheapest of the three plans.
| Plan | Price | Cremation fees | Burial fees | Doctors fees | Cancellation fee | Limousine | Collection of deceased | Use of chapel of rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Premium Plan | £4,245 | Up to £1,000 contribution | Up to £1,000 contribution | Included under contribution | £395 | x 2 | Anywhere in the UK | Yes |
| Co-op Gold Plan | £3,989 | Guaranteed | Guaranteed | Guaranteed | £250 | x 2 | 50 miles maximum | Yes |
| Golden Leaves Platinum Plan | £4,199 | Guaranteed | Contribution provided* | Not included | 20% of the total cost of the plan | x 2 | 25 miles maximum | Yes |
*Contribution amount will be in line with the national average cost of cremation fees
This is a comparison of three comprehensive funeral plan packages, offered by Avalon, Co-op and Golden Leaves.
Again, even as the most expensive plan on the market[1], Avalon provides only a contribution towards third-party fees.
The Co-op Gold Plan is the only plan that guarantees to cover all third-party fees.
This plan has been rated 5 stars by Defaqto and Fairer Finance and has been awarded Triple Gold in 2018/19/20 by Moneynet.
Secure your award-winning Co-op funeral plan through Reassured today.
Third-party fees refer to additional costs separate from that of the funeral director.
These include:
Most funeral plans will cover the cost of funeral director services but may not cover the cost of third-party services.
Some funeral plan providers offer a contribution towards these costs, for example, Avalon will pay up to £1,000.
But even so, this will certainly leave a shortfall for your loved ones to pay when the time comes.
The cost of third-party fees also varies depending on the funeral location.
For example, London has the highest burial fees in the UK.
The best funeral plans will guarantee to cover all your funeral costs, including third-party fees.
As mentioned, funeral plans arranged through Reassured will guarantee to cover all your essential third-party fees at today’s price.
And, our prices are fixed no matter where you live in the UK.
Secure your best funeral plan today through our FCA registered broker service.
Not all funeral plans provide the opportunity for your family to hold a funeral service.
This means that your body is transported straight from the funeral directors to the crematorium or place of burial, without the opportunity for your loved ones to pay their respects.
If having a ceremony is important to you, then you may want to ensure the selected plan provides this.
All funeral plans arranged through Reassured include the option to have a funeral service.
The funeral director will liaise with the minister when the time comes to make arrangements for the day.
To help understand which type of funeral best meets your needs, see our in-depth guide to planning a funeral.
In the circumstance you pass away during an instalment plan (and before the funeral plan is paid in full), then there are a number of outcomes.
For example, it could affect the level of service you receive and it may fall to loved ones to cover the remaining balance of the plan.
There are usually 3 different funeral plan payments options, but this may vary with each provider:
The monthly payment option you opt for will influence the outcome if you were to pass away before your plan has been fully paid.
In most cases, if you were to pass away within 12 months, then the funeral provider will require the remaining balance from your loved ones or your estate in order to deliver the services included in your plan.
With some monthly instalment plans over 2 – 30 years, passing away within the first 12 or 24 months will result in all monies paid in (minus the instalment charges) to be returned.
Passing away after 12 or 24 months of an instalment payment plan will usually result in the remaining balance of the plan being requested from your estate or from loved ones arranging the funeral.
However, if you pay by instalment plan, the best funeral plans will guarantee to cover your funeral costs if you pass away after the first 12 months.
As long as all instalments are up to date prior to your death, all services included in your plan will still be delivered, (at no extra cost to your family).
At Reassured, all our funeral plans guarantee to cover your funeral costs if you were to pass away unexpectedly during an instalment plan.
Enquire today with our award-winning funeral plan team to take advantage of this benefit.
The deceased is usually held in the chapel of rest at the funeral home until the day of the funeral.
Some of the cheaper funeral plans won’t provide the opportunity for loved ones to visit the chapel of rest.
But for many, this is an important part of the grieving process.
If you think your loved ones would like the opportunity to pay their respects at a private visit to the chapel of rest, then be sure that this option is included in your chosen plan.
The Funeral Planning Authority (FPA) regulate funeral plans to ensure safety for those who buy them.
Funeral plan providers opt into FPA regulation and agree to follow a set of guidelines set by the authority.
It is not compulsory and currently approximately 95% of plans are FPA regulated.
All funeral plans arranged through Reassured are FPA regulated.
We’re also FCA regulated and use all of the same FCA approved processes when arranging your funeral plan to ensure ultimate safety for our customers.
Get in touch today to make the most of our award-winning brokerage services.
Whilst there are a range of plans available to suit different budgets, some of the cheaper plans may not offer the best value for money.
This is because the cheaper plans will only include the most basic services and may not cover essential third-party fees.
Choosing a plan that costs a few hundred pounds more and does include third party fees, will save your family this additional expense when the time comes.
As mentioned, funeral plans arranged through Reassured do include all third-party fees, for that extra peace of mind.
Also, the cheapest funeral plans are more likely to charge higher cancellation fees.
For example, Golden Leaves offer some of the cheapest plans on the market, yet they charge a cancellation fee of 20% of the total cost of a plan.
The cost of funeral services vary across the UK
Some funeral plan prices are based on a national average, rather the actual cost of a funeral plan in your region.
This is because some plan providers work with independent funeral directors, rather than their own network of directors.
Therefore, at the discretion of your local funeral director, the price advertised on the plan provider’s website may not be the price you pay.
At Reassured, all our funeral plans offer a fixed price no matter where you live in the UK, so you know exactly how much you’re paying.
You could benefit from the best price guarantee by taking out a funeral plan through Reassured.
Simply provide us with a like for like quote on your preferred funeral plan and we’ll match it.
Please note, this guarantee is not available with instalment payment plan option.
Secure the best prepaid funeral plan to fulfil all your wishes, plus save time and money, by using an FCA registered broker.
With so many things to consider and such a variety of plans available, choosing the right funeral plan to suit your needs can be daunting.
Using an independent broker, such as Reassured, will help you determine what it is you’re looking to receive from a funeral plan.
It’ll also allow you to compare the various options available within your budget, making sure you secure the very best deal.
Get in touch today to arrange financial protection for your loved ones.
[1] https://www.funeralplanmarket.com/pre-paid-funeral-plans/top-10-funeral-plans
[2] SunLife (2020), Cost of Dying Report, sunlife.co.uk/costofdying2020
[3] https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/funeral-plans
[4] https://boughtbymany.com/news/article/best-funeral-plans/
[5] https://ww.which.co.uk/money/insurance/funeral-plans
*Terms and conditions apply. Not applicable if paying by monthly instalment plan
**Funeral plans will never cover the cost of a burial plot
†If paying by monthly instalments and pass away after the first 12 or 24 months from the start of the plan
‡Co-op prices shown include a Co-op members discount
£3,130 based on a 50 year old purchasing a Simple Funeral Plan after £165 members discount with 25 years payment term (total amount payable £5944.10)
£3,752 based on a 50-year-old purchasing a Silver Funeral Plan after £198 members discount with 25 years payment term (total amount payable £7123.84)
£3,989 based on a 50-year-old purchasing a Gold Funeral Plan after £210 members discount with 25 years payment term (total amount payable £7573.63)
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