Online Guided Process
'Planning ahead'
Whether you are planning your Funeral for the future or arranging a Funeral because of the loss of a loved one there are things that you may need to think about and consider.
None of us like to think about our own funeral. But the truth is, planning ahead can really ease the burden on your loved ones at a difficult time.
Following our online guide couldn’t be easier to ensure that you follow the right stages and ensure you have thought about everything.
Step 1: Start planning
The thought of a time when we won’t be here may be something we prefer to avoid. Nevertheless, it’s important to consider and prepare for the future by making decisions and plans in advance.
You need to think about a variety of different things:
Making a Will
Power of Attorney
Care & Support
Advance directives – Medical treatment consent
Funeral Wishes & Plans
Pre-paid Funeral Plans
Estate Planning
Donations – Medical or Financial
Step 2: Making a Will
The average UK Funeral cost in 2021 was £4,056
When planning for a Funeral there maybe many things that you might want to consider or include. At the very least a Funeral should include the following:
Funeral Director’s fees (if appointed)
Doctor’s fees
Clergy or Officiate Fees
The Coffin
Crematorium or Burial fees
You may want to consider optional extras, like:
A Memorial
Flowers
Transport
Or other additional items
You can consider a Funeral Director, consider a pre-paid plan or DIY it.
Step 3: Power of Attorney
- Bereavement Register and Deceased Preference Service to remove the deceased’s name from mailing lists and databases
- Clubs, trade unions, associations with seasonal membership for cancellation and refunds
- Church/regular place of worship
- Social groups to which the deceased belonged
- Dentist
- Creditors – anyone to whom the deceased owed money
- Debtors – anyone who owed the deceased money