Prepaid Funeral Plans

Our Simple funeral plan includes:

• Local collection of the deceased from the place of death and their conveyance to the funeral director's premises during normal working hours
• Care of the deceased prior to the funeral
• Supplying a basic coffin suitable for burial or cremation
• Provision of the hearse to convey the deceased directly to the funeral location
• Provision of sufficient bearers as required
• Professional advice on certification, registration and all the required legal documentation
• A contribution to third party costs, also known as disbursements, such as minister or celebrant and the crematorium and/or cemetery is included in our standardised plans. You can specify how this money is allocated, please see our terms and conditions for a more extensive list of examples.
• Provision of Chapel of Rest facilities for viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral and/or service rooms where available
• The Funeral Director's fees in arranging and conducting the funeral
• Advice and help for the purpose of producing Order of Service and/or Hymn sheets (printing not included)
• Advice and help for placing an obituary notice in the local press (cost of notice not included)
• Memorial advice
• Additional items such as a Horse Drawn Hearse, Traditional Wooden Ashes Casket and Upgrade to Wicker Coffin are available on request. Please talk to our team directly or take your standard plan out and we can add them for you afterwards.

The following items are excluded from this plan but could be added at additional cost. Please speak with an Open adviser for more information.

• Repatriation following a death abroad
• Burial or interment plots
• Memorial Stones
• Embalming
• Flowers & Orders of Service
• Obituary Notices

Our Traditional prepaid funeral plan includes:

• Local collection of the deceased from the place of death and their conveyance to the funeral director's premises during normal working hours
• Care of the deceased prior to the funeral
• Supplying a genuine wood veneered coffin suitable for burial or cremation
• Provision of the hearse and one mourners' limousine (a limousine typically seats 6)
• Provision of funeral conductor and bearers as required
• The cortege leaving from a local address, travelling to the funeral service and returning afterwards
• Professional advice on certification, registration and all the required legal documentation
• A contribution to third party costs, also known as disbursements, such as minister or celebrant and the crematorium and/or cemetery is included in our standardised plans. You can specify how this money is allocated, please see our terms and conditions for a more extensive list of examples.
• Provision of Chapel of Rest facilities for viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral and/or service rooms where available
• The Funeral Director's fees in arranging and conducting the funeral
• Advice on floral tributes, estate administration, bereavement counselling and charitable donations
• Advice and help for the purpose of producing Order of Service and/or Hymn sheets (printing not included)
• Advice and help for placing an obituary notice in the local press (cost of notice not included)
• Memorial advice
• Additional items such as a Horse Drawn Hearse, Traditional Wooden Ashes Casket and Upgrade to Wicker Coffin are available on request. Please talk to our team directly or take your standard plan out and we can add them for you afterwards.

The following items are excluded from this plan but could be added at additional cost. Please speak with an Open adviser for more information.

• Repatriation following a death abroad
• Burial or interment plots
• Memorial Stones
• Embalming
• Flowers & Orders of Service
• Obituary Notices

Our Select prepaid funeral plan includes:

• Local collection of the deceased from the place of death and their conveyance to the funeral director's premises during normal working hours
• Care of the deceased prior to the funeral
• Supplying a superior genuine wood veneered coffin suitable for burial or cremation
• Provision of the hearse and two mourners' limousine (a limousine typically seats 6)
• Provision of funeral conductor and bearers as required
• The cortege leaving from a local address, travelling to the funeral service and returning afterwards
• Professional advice on certification, registration and all the required legal documentation
• A contribution to third party costs, also known as disbursements, such as minister or celebrant and the crematorium and/or cemetery is included in our standardised plans. You can specify how this money is allocated, please see our terms and conditions for a more extensive list of examples.
• Provision of Chapel of Rest facilities for viewing of the deceased prior to the funeral and/or service rooms where available
• The Funeral Director's fees in arranging and conducting the funeral
• Advice on floral tributes, estate administration, bereavement counselling and charitable donations
• Provision of attendance cards or book for those who attend the funeral to sign
• Collection of floral tribute cards or if preferred, a listing of those who have sent flowers
• Advice and help for the purpose of producing Order of Service and/or Hymn sheets (printing not included)
• Advice and help for placing an obituary notice in the local press (cost of notice not included)
• Memorial advice
• Additional items such as a Horse Drawn Hearse, Traditional Wooden Ashes Casket and Upgrade to Wicker Coffin are available on request. Please talk to our team directly or take your standard plan out and we can add them for you afterwards.

The following items are excluded from this plan but could be added at additional cost. Please speak with an Open adviser for more information.

• Repatriation following a death abroad
• Burial or interment plots
• Memorial Stones
• Embalming
• Flowers & Orders of Service
• Obituary Notices

Our prepaid unattended cremation plan includes:

• Local collection of the deceased from the place of death and their conveyance to the funeral director's premises during normal working hours
• Care of the deceased prior to the cremation
• Supplying a basic coffin suitable for cremation
• Provision of a vehicle to convey the deceased directly to the crematorium
• Provision of sufficient bearers as required
• Arranging doctors' cremation certificates where required
• Completing and delivering to the crematorium the required statutory documents
• Advice on registering the death
• Disposal or collection of cremated remains
• Payment of disbursement fees to doctors and the crematorium
• The funeral directors professional fees in arranging and conducting the cremation
• A contribution to third party costs, also known as disbursements, such as minister or celebrant and the crematorium and/or cemetery is included in our standardised plans. You can specify how this money is allocated, please see our terms and conditions for a more extensive list of examples.

The following items are excluded from this plan but could be added at additional cost. Please speak with an Open adviser for more information.

• Repatriation following a death abroad
• Burial or interment plots
• Memorial Stones
• Embalming
• Flowers & Orders of Service
• Obituary Notices

Features of Our Attended Cremation Plan:

• Personalised Service: A dedicated time at the crematorium chapel or Funeral Directors premises for a meaningful ceremony, which may include music, readings, and eulogies, tailored to honour the life of your loved one.
• Professional Care: Our experienced funeral directors will manage all aspects of the funeral, ensuring a smooth and respectful process.
• Coffin Provision: We provide a simple yet dignified coffin suitable for cremation.
• Flexibility: If there is a service it can be led by a minister, celebrant, or a family member, according to your preferences.
• Attendance: There may be restrictions on the number of mourners who can attend the venue depending on its size, allowing those who knew the deceased to pay their respects.

Why Choose an Attended Cremation?

Opting for an attended cremation provides a balance between the simplicity of a direct cremation and the opportunity for a communal farewell. It allows families to come together to celebrate the life of their loved one, offering important closure and support during a difficult time.

Considerations:

• Cost-Effective: An attended cremation is often more affordable than a traditional funeral, as it focuses on the essential elements of the service.
• Simplicity: This option removes the need for elaborate funeral processions and multiple vehicles, concentrating on the service itself but still offers closure that may be missed with the most basic direct cremation.
• Personalisation: Families may have the freedom to personalize the service to reflect the personality and wishes of the deceased.
• Variations: Due to the broad range of Funeral Directors across the UK who may carry out the Attended Cremation some features and variations of service may apply. These will be highlighted in advance of the funeral itself.

Choosing an attended cremation ensures a dignified and heartfelt farewell, honouring your loved one in a manner that aligns with their wishes and your family's needs.