Pre-Payment Plans

What are pre-paid funeral plans?

Pre-paid funeral plans are schemes that enable you to pay for all, or a large part, of your funeral in advance, at today’s prices. They are available from a range of funeral plan companies.
The plans vary greatly, but they all allow you to make the arrangements for your funeral without worrying that your family or friends will have to deal with it after your death.

Plan ahead and put your mind at ease

By making your wishes known in advance, you'll make sure there is no doubt or confusion among those who are close to you. There are choices which should only be yours, and it's wise to make them known now.

How do they work?

Your personal details and funeral requests are held on our confidential file, with copies held by the plan company. Other copies may be held by you or your representatives. At the time of need one call to your selected funeral director will make sure your wishes are fulfilled.

Once your plan is paid for in full, your family or friends will not be asked to pay for any costs that are within your funeral director's control. At Smith Yeatman we recommend Golden Charter and

Help The Aged Plans

Why Golden Charter/Help The Aged Plans?

They offer complete freedom of choice of funeral director with the full amount paid out at time of need. Other plans can be restrictive. The trust fund into which your money is invested is fully secure.

Are there any health or age restrictions?

No. We guarantee that your application will be accepted. You can also apply on behalf of a relative or friend.

What if I move to another area?

If you move to another area, your plan can easily be transferred to a funeral director in your new neighbourhood.

What if I die away from home?

All plans include transportation of the deceased from anywhere in the UK.

Who manages the Trust Fund?

Your payment will be held in a legally separate trust, the funds of which are managed by leading Trust Fund Managers. Only when your instructions have been carried out will your funeral director be paid.

Help the Aged Funeral Plans are provided by Golden Charter, a British owned funeral plan provider, registered with the Funeral Planning Authority.

Help the Aged will benefit financially from each plan purchased.