Basic Plan
Our Basic Plan provides a dignified, unattended cremation (also known as a direct cremation) without the ceremony or expense associated with a traditional funeral. This plan is only available for cremation and doesn’t include any kind of funeral service.
£1,785.00
You can also choose to pay in 12 monthly payments at no extra cost, or by monthly instalments over a longer time from only £19.01 per month. Learn more
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The Basic Plan in detail
What's included in the Basic Plan?
Provision of professional services and making all arrangements for the cremation
Advice on the certification and registration of the death and related documentation
A coffin suitable for cremation, selected by the funeral director
Collection and transportation of the deceased to the funeral director’s premises within a 25 mile radius (within working hours)
Care of the deceased prior to cremation
£500 allowance towards third party costs
24 hour funeral director telephone support for the bereaved
Transportation to the funeral director’s premises if death occurs whilst on holiday in mainland UK
Payment options
Single payment option
You can make a one-off single payment of £1,785.00 for immediate cover.
TOTAL COST TO PAY
£1,785.00
12 monthly payment option (no extra cost)
If you would prefer to spread the cost, you can pay a deposit from as little as £49, then 12 monthly payments of £144.67 at no extra charge. You will be covered once all payments are made.
TOTAL COST TO PAY
£1,785.00
Instalment payment option
For a lower monthly payment, you can pay a deposit from as little as £49, then spread the cost of your plan between two and 15 years. An instalment charge is included based on the term you select and is included in the overall cost of your funeral plan.
This option includes the added benefit of our Golden Charter Pledge, which ensures that if you die at any time after you have made 12 payments, the benefit of your plan will be provided, with no further sums to be paid.
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