Funeral plans, what you need to know
More than 2.3 million people in the UK have already bought a funeral plan*. Is it time for you to consider the advantages?
Q: Why is it important to start thinking about my funeral and the costs of it now?
A: A funeral is inevitably something that has 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 coping with losing a loved one. By taking care of the costs in advance with a funeral plan, you can help to reduce a lot of that worry , while reassuring yourself that your funeral has been organised without any additional burden on your family.
Q: I have a sufficient amount in my savings, why do I need a funeral plan?
A: The Mail Finance Funeral Plan from Dignity guarantees to cover the cost of the services included in the plan, no matter how much funeral costs rise in the future. Other methods, such as savings or investments, don’t. Secondly, banks and financial companies won’t help organise your funeral – Dignity will and to a high standard.
Q: How can I be sure my money is safe until it’s needed to pay for my funeral?
A: With Dignity, your money is safe – whatever happens. The money you pay for your plan goes straight into the National Funeral Trust, which protects planholders’ money required for the funeral until it is needed. It is an independent trust run by some of the most respected investment firms in the UK. The Trust was established in 1986 and has met its obligations every year.
Q: How will the plan help my loved ones?
A: When the time comes, your loved ones will be supported at every stage. Your family will only have to make one phone call to Dignity to put the plan into motion. The Dignity Nominated Funeral Director will then see to all the arrangements, using the instructions you have set out in the plan as a guide, leaving your family free to focus on their personal tributes.
Q: Why should I act today?
A: It’s easy to take the first steps, simply request your free guide today. Once your plan is set up, you can relax knowing that your loved ones are protected, the costs of the services in your plan are fixed for ever, and your arrangements are in great hands.