Protect your loved ones and plan ahead today
A prepaid funeral plan will appeal to anyone keen to get their financial affairs in order early.ย All your wishes are planned out and paid for in advance. It locks in our services at todayโs prices ensuring your family is not left with financial worries during a difficult time.
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Last year, 63% of people made financial provisions for their funeral before they passed away*
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But only 64% of these people made enough provisions to cover the cost of the whole funeral*
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69% of people had to pay for some or all of their loved ones funeral themselves*
More than 1.3 million people in the UK have already bought a funeral plan. Is it time you considered yours?
Why is it important to start thinking about my funeral and the cost of it?
A funeral is one of those things that will certainly have to be paid for at some point. If you choose not to plan ahead, your family may need to make financial arrangements very quickly when the time comes, as well as deal with the emotional strain of coming to terms with losing their loved one. By taking care of the costs in advance with a funeral plan, you can save them that worry, while reassuring yourself that your funeral has been taken care of.
I have enough money in savings, why do i need a funeral plan?
The price you pay today for a funeral plan from Bennetts Funerals will cover the cost of your funeral no matter how much funeral costs rise in the future. Other methods, such as savings and investments don’t. Secondly, even if you are leaving behind sufficient money, will your survivors be able to access it?
How can I pay for my funeral plan?
You can pay by cheque or bank transfer.
You can pay over a number of months, interest-free for 12 months. A deposit of ยฃ195 will be taken with your first payment.
A charge is made for installment payments between 12 and 120 months which is equivalent to an APR of 4.9% however all of these additional charges are applied to the value of your plan and are not a way for us to make a profit.
How can I be sure my money is safe until it's needed to pay for my funeral?
Your payment is made into the ‘Open’ Prepaid Funerals Trust Fund where it is managed by a board of trustees and investment managers. The trust fund is a separate entity and independent from Open Prepaid Funerals Limited. The trust fund is invested in a wide range of options to target long-term growth which means we can guarantee the funeral director services included in your plan.
How will the plan help my loved ones?
When the time comes, your loved ones will be supported at every stage. Your family will only have to make one phone call to Bennetts to put the plan into motion. Bennetts will then see to all the arrangements, using the instructions set out in the plan as a guide, leaving your family free to focus on their own personal tributes.
What if I die before I have paid for my plan in full?
The plan will continue as you have requested, and your estate or relatives will pay the difference between the plan value and the cost of the funeral.
Can I personalise my plan?
Our plans are designed to be as personal to you as you wish; choose one of the standard prepaid funeral plans and personalise that with your own preferences including readings, songs, hymns, flowers, donations to charity, and more. We can also help you to create a completely unique plan. Just get in touch with us for more details.