WHY PRE-ARRANGEMENT?
Uncertainty can be a very worrying thing and many people are rightly concerned about what will happen in the event of their death.
“Where will I be buried?”, “Who will see to things after I go?”, “Will there be enough money to pay for it?” These are just a few of the questions which arise.
A Pre-Arranged & Pre-Paid Funeral is the complete answer to all these questions -guaranteed!
WHAT IS A PRE-ARRANGEMENT?
Simply, a confidential discussion with us at which your own individual preferences and choices can be decided. Would you like to choose a particular hymn or scripture reading? Is there a particular clergyman you would like to take the service? Everything can be clearly determined and your own individual preferences and wishes established. This complete note of your wishes will be recorded with us and also kept as written record for your personal files.
A “HEDGE AGAINST INFLATION”
After all your wishes have been taken into account and the complete funeral Pre-Arranged, it is wise to consider Pre-Payment as well. By paying for the complete funeral now at today’s prices, we guarantee the funeral of your choice – however many years away it may be! With costs continuing to climb this is a very valuable offer and a very real “Hedge Against Inflation”, especially as we include all expenses and disbursements (local council costs, church fees, etc).
COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND
Pre-Arrangement and Pre-Payment is not just for those people who live alone. It makes very good sense for most people. Surviving family and friends are under a great deal of emotional stress after bereavement and it is a good idea to have smoothed away some of the practical complications in this way.
Of course, Pre-Arrangement doesn’t prevent your family’s wishes being included and should be welcomed by all concerned.
Frequently Asked Questions
click a question to see its answer:▶ Why choose to make a record?
▶ Are there any age limits or health requirements?
▶ What sort of funeral arrangements can be included?
▶ What happens if I die abroad or away from home?
▶ Can I withdraw from the scheme?
▶ Can the arrangements be changed after the contract has been made?
▶ Can I make positive arrangements in the knowledge that my wishes will be carried out?
▶ Some schemes pay commissions and charge joining fees.
▶ Are there any hidden extras or additional charges made?
No so long as the contracted funeral is adhered to, there will be no further charges levied regardless of the time interval before the funeral is taken.
▶ What about fees paid by funeral directors at the time of a funeral?
▶ Who will need to know of my plans?
▶ Why should I pre-arrange my funeral?
▶ Why do I need to pay for the funeral, the money is on deposit at the bank?
▶ What is in it for the Co-op?
▶ What happens to the money I pre-pay for the funeral?