Funeral Services Funeral services in London, Watford and the surrounding areas Many people put their funeral wishes in a Will. This can be helpful to those left behind, but quite often a will is not read until after the funeral. Also, not everyone is aware that funeral preferences set out in a will are not binding upon executors - they do not have to carry out your wishes.
A funeral plan to deal with the most personal and sensitive of your family affairs and alleviate the financial and emotional burdens that naturally accompany a bereavement. Planning ahead is important, here are some of the reasons why our clients purchase funeral plans: Money set aside for a funeral does not have to be spent on the funeral. Although your executors have a duty to carry out the funeral, they are not obliged to spend any money you may have saved for that purpose. Funeral expenses are a first debt upon your estate, but settling your estate may take some time, and the funeral director will expect to be paid long before your executors are in a position to pay. A deposit in a bank or a building society is simply money, it does not guarantee what type of funeral will be provided and it may not be enough when the time comes. On the other hand, you may even set aside more than you need to. If you are concerned about specific arrangements such as burial or cremation, religious (or non-religious) preferences, choice of music or donations to a favourite charity in lieu of flowers, remember that executors are under no obligation to carry out your wishes. Families usually want to do the right thing, but it can be difficult when there is doubt about what their relative would have wanted You can have peace of mind and ensure that your wishes will be carried out. Your family will have none of the financial worries that funeral arrangements often bring, they will know exactly what you wanted and that the funeral director's services have been paid for in advance. Funeral costs are just as likely to rise in the future, as anything, else but a funeral plan, once purchased, guarantees that the funeral director's costs will be met, however far into the future they may be required. A plan can be purchased by a once only payment (the most popular option), or by monthly instalments over a fixed period. Once it's paid for you need never have to worry about it again. You will receive a certificate which confirms the funeral you have chosen. It also specifies, if you wish, personal details such as religious requirements, gilts to charities in lieu of flowers music etc. You also receive a booklet which tells your family or executors all they need to know at the time of your funeral. At a time of sadness, you will have relieved your family of financial and emotional burdens and those you leave behind will remember your thoughtfulness.
The legal and financial funeral plan Select the plan which suits you best (we can quote for alternative or extra services if required). Once you have paid for your plan, a guarantee will be issued confirming that the services of the funeral director will be provided as specified, when required. Included in the prices of each plan is a contribution to other funeral expenses, or 'disbursements,' such as cemetery or cremation fees and clergy fees, if applicable. These amounts are based on national averages and increased regularly in line with inflation so most, if not all, of the essential costs will be covered, but they are outside of the control of Funeral Planning Services Limited. This means that they cannot be guaranteed. Although the amounts covered are based upon cremation costs they can be put towards a burial instead, but please note that if you require a burial, the cost of a grave plot is not included in the plan price..The Pearl A simple funeral providing basic requirements, ideal for those who want a simple funeral but one that gives loved ones, the reassurance of a traditional, dignified, ceremony, with no compromise on the expected levels of care and attention. A guidance on registration of death and advice on social and religious matters. Collection of deceased within ten miles* of the funeral director, during normal office hours. Care of the deceased. A plain coffin. There are no facilities for viewing in this plan. The funeral director will make all the arrangements, liaise with the minister and others involved and attend to the necessary administration. The supply of a hearse with a funeral director and staff to meet the family at the local crematorium or cemetery. There is no procession in this plan. A contribution towards other expenses or disbursements, such as cemetery or crematorium fees, and a minister's fee (see above). For the current amount included for disbursements please refer to the price list.The Sapphire Provides what most people expect from a funeral. This plan provides all of the economical plan but in addition it will include, collection of the deceased within fifty miles* of the funeral director. Care of the deceased in accordance with the wishes of the family and facilities for viewing at the funeral director's chapel of rest. A limousine to follow the hearse with a funeral director and full compliment of uniformed staff. A procession can leave from a private address prior to a funeral service at a local place of worship followed by a committal service at a local crematorium or cemetery. A listing of flowers and charitable donations received.The Ruby A very high quality funeral with superior coffin and two limousines. This plan provides all the facilities of the traditional plan but, in addition, will provide: A superior quality coffin with nameplate, two limousines to follow the hearse.
For more details and prices please contact us on 0208 445 4198 or 0781 497 1175. *Excludes any ferry and/or toll charges