Local funeral directors: a comforting arm when you need them
In the UK, talking about death is still not easy. In fact, over half of people don’t even know if their loved ones would want to be buried or cremated.*. Whether it’s our own death or someone close to us, we often put off thinking about it.
But planning ahead can make things easier. More than half of people who arranged a funeral in 2024 said they felt under pressure: 38% wanted to get everything right, and 12% felt pressure from family to do things a certain way.* By making your wishes clear in advance, you can give your family comfort and guidance at a difficult time.
When you know what kind of send-off you’d like, you can speak to someone who can help make it happen. That’s where Golden Charter comes in.
Your local independent funeral director
Golden Charter is one of the UK’s leading funeral plan providers. Over the past 35 years, we’ve helped more than one million people arrange their funeral plans. We couldn’t do this without our network of over 2,900 independent funeral directors across the UK.*
These local, independent businesses are here for you whenever you need them. Our process allows you to choose a funeral director close to home. We’ll do our best to make sure your chosen funeral director can accept your plan, but if not, we’ll appoint another trusted independent funeral director nearby.
So when you choose Golden Charter, you’re not only planning ahead for peace of mind. You’re also helping local, trusted businesses stay at the heart of their communities.
Flexible, personal service
A personal service matters most, but cost is also important. With a Golden Charter funeral plan, you can set out your wishes and fix the cost of your funeral director’s services in advance. Our plans start from £1,885.
There for you, now and in the future
Independent funeral directors are part of the communities they serve. They live and work there, and they want to look after families for generations to come. When the time comes, you can rely on them to be there for you and your loved ones, before, during and after the service.
For more information about Golden Charter’s funeral plans, request our free funeral plan brochure.
If you’re ready to take the next step, you can buy a plan online, over the phone or with your local Golden Charter-approved funeral director.
There’s no obligation – it’s simply a chance to learn more.
