Planned by you. Sorted for them.

Golden Charter Direct Cremation Plan. Priced at £1,950 with no hidden fees - all services included in this plan are fully covered.

What are the benefits of our Direct Cremation Plan?

Take care of your family

Respect and compassion

Saving you money

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

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We work with 3k independent funeral directors in the UK1

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UK-based customer service team

Peace of mind for you, support for them

Take care of your funeral and your family with a Golden Charter Direct Cremation Plan. Our simple, unattended cremation plan offers a respectful farewell handled by a trusted, local funeral director from the Golden Charter network. They’ll be there to support your loved ones every step of the way and will let them know the day of your cremation. That means your family can choose to celebrate your life at a time and place that suits them.

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

Important information about your plan

Third party costs

This plan guarantees that all the services detailed within your plan will be fully covered, so you can feel reassured that, when the time comes, your family won’t have to face difficult decisions or unexpected costs.

We’ll tell your loved one when the cremation is taking place

This allows your loved ones the flexibility and time to focus on grieving, supporting each other and celebrating your life in their own way. Your loved ones will be informed of when the cremation will be, giving them the chance to reflect and mark the moment in a way that feels right.

Our plans are flexible

When the time comes, if your loved ones wish to make any additional arrangements, your Golden Charter funeral director will be on hand to provide trusted guidance and expertise. Any additional arrangements will not be covered by the Direct Cremation Plan; these will be a separate agreement between your family and your funeral director.

All the necessary details

Please make sure you review our Key Features and Terms & Conditions (PDF) before proceeding with the application:

  • What’s included in the plan

  • What's not included in the plan

  • Cancellation period

  • Terms & Conditions of the payment option selected

Hear from our customers

Thinking about death or funerals—whether our own or a loved one’s—is never easy. But having a plan in place can bring comfort and peace of mind, knowing that when the time comes, your wishes will be taken care of.

“The plan has not only provided clarity and peace of mind to my sister-in-law, but to us all as a family knowing everything is taken care of.” - Kathleen

"Very professional and attentive response over the phone, with all my requirements met." - Phil

"I spoke to a gentleman Paul Cleghorn regarding a funeral plan with Golden Charter. The whole experience was made so easy. He checked everything with me in stages, which is always helpful." - Dawn

How much does the Direct Cremation Plan cost?

Our Direct Cremation Plan is £1,950. You can pay in one single payment or spread the cost with our 12 monthly payment option or pay over two to 10 years with our instalment payment option.

You can compare all Golden Charter funeral plans, or generate a free, no obligation quote.

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