Direct Cremation Plan

Planned by you. Sorted for them.

Our Direct Cremation Plan provides a dignified, unattended cremation without the ceremony or expense associated with a traditional funeral. This plan is only available for cremation and does not include any kind of funeral service.

  • Fully guaranteed to cover cremation costs

  • Flexible payment options available

  • A simple coffin suitable for cremation

  • All preparation and care prior to cremation

  • All arrangements taken care of by the funeral director, including the date, time and location of the cremation

£1,950.00

Your payment options

Single payment option

With a one-off, single payment your funeral plan will be activated right away, giving you immediate cover for instant peace of mind.

12 monthly payment option (at no extra cost)

Pay a deposit from only £49, then make 12 monthly payments at no extra cost. You're fully covered once all payments are made.

Instalment payments

Pay a deposit from as little as £49, then spread the cost of your plan between 2 and 15 years (2 and 10 years for the Direct Cremation Plan)*. An instalment charge is included based on the term you select and is included in the overall cost of your funeral plan. If you die at any time after you’ve made at least 12 payments, the benefit of your plan will be provided, with no further sums to be paid.

*For the instalment payment option you must be aged under 78 at the start date of your plan and pay the total cost by your 80th birthday. Please refer to the Key Features and Terms and Conditions document for eligibility of each payment option.

What are the benefits of our Direct Cremation Plan?

Take care of your family

Give your family peace of mind by covering the funeral costs and arranging everything in advance.

Dignity and compassion

A trusted local funeral director will arrange your cremation with dignity and compassion, supporting your loved ones every step of the way.

Secure today’s prices

Pay today’s prices for your funeral director's services and protect yourself from future cost increases.

What's included in the Direct Cremation Plan?

  • Fully guaranteed to cover cremation costs

  • All arrangements taken care of by your funeral director, including the date, time and location of the cremation

  • All preparation and care prior to cremation

  • Collection and transportation to your funeral director's premises within 25 miles and during working hours

  • Removal of pacemakers (if applicable)

  • A simple coffin suitable for cremation

  • 24-hour funeral director telephone support for loved ones

  • Ashes kept in the care of your funeral director prior to return, or they can be scattered in the garden of remembrance

  • Your funeral director will tell your loved ones when the cremation will take place so they can choose to commemorate that time in a way that suits them

What's not included in the Direct Cremation Plan?

  • As this is a direct, unattended cremation, there is no funeral service to attend

  • Family visiting at the funeral home

Why choose to plan with Golden Charter?

Here are just some of the reasons why people like you choose to plan ahead with Golden Charter

35+

years' experience supporting families

1m

people have planned ahead with us1

2.9K

We work with 2.9k independent funeral directors in the UK1

100%

UK-based customer service team

Get your free info pack today

Find out how to secure your funeral director's services at today's prices and ensure your wishes are followed. Download your free information pack now from Golden Charter.

Peace of mind for you, support for them

Take care of your funeral arrangements and your family with a Golden Charter Direct Cremation Plan. Our direct cremation plan provides a respectful, unattended farewell handled by a trusted local funeral director, who’ll support your loved ones every step of the way and let them know when the cremation will take place. This gives your family the freedom to celebrate your life at a time and place that feels right for them. Want to talk things through? Call us on 0808 1699698.

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