funeral plans

[DAVEF1]

i am thinking of taking out a funeral plan but with so many on the market i am getting a bit confused any body had any dealings with these

[mrs_overall]

I know some independent funeral firms had bad press in recent years when their funeral plans went bust. The Cop-operative Funeral Service have 2 plans, both underwritten by a major bank. The first one is where you arrange the funeral, pay for it...and that's it. Even if you don't die for another 50 years there is still nothing more to pay. Their 2nd plan is where you pay a lump sum (as a one off or you can keep adding to it.) Say you paid �500 - they keep it towards the cost of a funeral but immediately give you half back in Co-op vouchers, to be spent in either a non food shop or at their travel agencies. With this one you can pay any amount (in multiples of �100) you like. If you're reasonably young & healthy then their 1st plan would be more suitable. If you're on deaths door, then their 2nd plan would suit you best.

[wired]

Can endorse Mrs. Overall! the Co-op,in my humble opinion, are quite brilliant.The funeral plans are good and their funeral planning is impeccable. Hope you don't need it for a very long time.

[DAVEF1]

thanks for your replys will look into that company as you say i hope i dont need it for awhile lol

[cruella]

Hi Dave
One of the best packages is "The Golden Charter"
You can make the full payment, or choose to do it in monthly payments.
The price will never increase and the cost will be the amount you paid when you take it out.
Funeral Directors who have this scheme normally advertise it in their windows.
It really does make sense to make all your arrangements ans will save you or your family a lot of money. Good Luck.

[123everton]

I'd have to say CO-OP all the way