Explore funeral plans and funeral planning for peace of mind
Planning ahead can ease the burden on your loved ones and ensure your wishes are respected. With so many funeral plans and funeral planning options available, it’s essential to make informed choices you feel comfortable with. At WestCountry Funeral Service, we proudly support families in Plymouth, Plympton, Plymstock, and Saltash with clear guidance and trusted services. Discover how the right plan can offer both protection and reassurance for the future.
What to know when comparing funeral plans and funeral planning options
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Always look for a provider authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which guarantees they meet strict standards designed to protect you
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Ensure your funds will be held safely, ideally in an independently managed Trust or backed by a life insurance policy separate from the company itself. This helps secure your investment
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Take time to read genuine customer reviews on independent sites like Trustpilot or Google Reviews rather than relying only on marketing materials
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Ask whether the plan includes protection against inflation, so allowances for third-party costs rise each year in line with the Consumer Price Index
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Think carefully about how you’d prefer to pay, whether in one lump sum or manageable monthly instalments—flexibility matters
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Finally, consider the type of funeral you want, whether a simple cremation or a traditional service with burial, and compare different plans to find the right fit for you and your family
Talking about death and funerals isn’t easy. And yet there are several very good reasons why having a funeral plan in place makes perfect sense – from an emotional, practical and financial point of view. From a traditional funeral, to something simpler, with a plan in place you can make sure you get the send-off you really want.
A plan allows you to specify your wishes and pay for the funeral director’s services included in your plan. As customers often tell us, that can bring peace of mind to you and your family. A plan from Golden Charter also includes an allowance towards third party costs. These are essential, non-funeral director services such as the cremation or burial fees, plus the minister or officiant’s fee to perform the service. The value of the allowance included in your plan may grow over time. There will only be more to pay at the time of the funeral if the third party costs exceed the allowance when you buy your plan, or if the costs increase by more than the growth of your plan.
At Westcountry Funeral Service we’re proud to partner with Golden Charter, one of the UK’s largest funeral plan providers1. With a Golden Charter funeral plan you can choose us as your preferred funeral director. When the time comes, we’ll take care of your wishes locally with the utmost care and respect.
It means your Golden Charter funeral plan offers the best of both worlds – the reassurance of a leading plan provider and our personal care and service when it matters most. Rest assured, a plan from Golden Charter is available to all UK residents regardless of age or state of health.
Would you like to know more information about how a Golden Charter funeral plan could work for you? Golden Charter can provide you with all of the information you need to make an informed decision for you and your family, so get in touch today!
Call Golden Charter on 0800 090 2495 and quote Westcountry Funeral Service.
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​​As well as the comfort of having a plan in place, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with being able to help save your family from worry and expense in the future. So why not take the next step?
1 Based on a Golden Charter analysis and independent research of the funeral plan market size as at December 2024.
Westcountry Funeral Service is an introducer appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).
Should a Funeral Director have a Legal Entity name which is different from their trading name, the Legal Entity name must be mentioned in the disclosure as follows:
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Parson Funerals Ltd., trading as Westcountry Funeral Service is an introducer appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).
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Our experienced team at WestCountry Funeral Service is here to help you explore every option with sensitivity and care. Whether you live in Plymouth, Plympton, Plymstock, Saltash or elsewhere in the area, we’ll walk you through your choices so you feel confident and well-informed. Contact us today to discuss how the right funeral plan can bring you peace of mind and lasting security.
