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A guide to funeral plans

Confused about what a funeral plan is and how it works, the cost of funerals and why it’s a good idea to buy a Golden Charter funeral plan? You’ll find the answers here.

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What is a funeral plan?

If you’re new to funeral plans or you’re just not exactly sure what a funeral plan is, our guide will give you all the information you’ll need.

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Why do I need a funeral plan?

Discover the main reasons why people choose to plan ahead with a pre-paid funeral plan from Golden Charter.

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How much does a funeral cost?

A funeral consists of lots of different elements that can contribute to the overall cost. Our simple guide will help you understand what’s involved.

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Why choose Golden Charter for your funeral plan?

Here’s just some of the reasons why people like you choose to plan ahead with Golden Charter

30+

We’ve got 30+ years of experience

1m

Nearly 1 million people have planned ahead with us1

2.9K

We work with 2.9k independent funeral directors in the UK2

100%

UK-based customer service team

Substantiations

  • 1 As at August 2024.
  • 2 Based on number of funeral director branches in the UK accepting Golden Charter plans as at Oct 2024.

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