If you’re looking for information about funeral costs, what a funeral director does, or general funeral etiquette, our funeral guidance section can help. Explore the guides below for helpful information and support around planning a funeral.
We’re delighted to publish our updated brochure available for online viewing at your leisure. Our new and updated website will be launching soon and we look forward to announcing that too. In the meantime please take a look at our brochure below. And of course, feel free to get in...
Using the following functionality you can create your own appointment with one of our fully trained Funeral Plan Arrangers. Simply choose the date and time that suits you and complete all the details as requested and your appointment will be created. You’ll recieve confimrations and reminders to help you with...
The following short video explains what happens at an Open Funeral Plans Arranger appointment.
Whether you’re an independent funeral director who’s already an IAR of Open Prepaid Funerals, or one that’s thinking of joining our growing network, or whether you’re a member of the public thinking of taking out a prepaid funeral plan then this short video should help you.
We think the biggest reason for taking out a funeral plan is emotional peace of mind with financial benefits a very close second. Take a quick look at our latest short video and see if it resonates with you.
In our view, a good funeral is one that meets the needs and desires of both the deceased and the loved ones they leave behind. One of the best ways to achieve this is with a funeral plan. Watch our short video and get in touch with our team for...
We are of course delighted to announce, that along with a relatively small number of other providers we became formally regulated by the FCA on 29th July 2022.
Grief is a difficult process and often you may feel alone and isolated due to your experience. Often, we can find some sort of comfort in the words of others - especially when they have experienced the same thing as us.
As we write this on the 4th April 2022 we can confirm that our application process for authorisation by the FCA continues and we’re working through the stages with our case officer. It must be said that it’s a full belt and braces approach from the FCA and given the...
When a loved one loses someone close, our natural instinct is to help. But sometimes, especially if we haven’t experienced bereavement first hand, it can be hard to know exactly what to say and do. Often the support from friends and family can facilitate the healing process of grief and...
Looking to have a pre-paid funeral plan set in place to help alleviate emotional and financial stress from your loved ones when you pass? You’re not alone - many people choose this route as it has numerous benefits not just for you to ensure your wishes are respected, but for...
While religious funerals can be seen as the more traditional type of service, non-religious funeral services are becoming increasingly popular - and it’s all dependent on the beliefs of the person who has passed away.
An unattended funeral, also known as a direct or unattended cremation, is conducted without a traditional funeral service - there is no ceremony or mourners in attendance. In the case of cremation, the ashes are simply collected from the crematorium. Some families may find an unattended funeral impersonal, and it...
Funerals are intended to celebrate and honour the life of a loved one, and to provide an opportunity for family and friends to say their final goodbyes. However, there is no one way of conducting a funeral - a person may wish for a non-conventional funeral, while some may want...
Many families wish to host a personal and intimate service to celebrate the end of their loved one's life, and one way to do this is to hire a funeral celebrant. A funeral celebrant is also referred to as a funeral officiant, which is a qualified person who helps officiate...
