Plan ahead

Once you’ve done it, you can simply focus on living your life.

Have the essential conversation

We all seem to find it difficult to talk about death and dying. Maybe we think talking about it brings death closer, maybe we are concerned that we will upset people or sound sad.

But what if talking about death and dying –  was seen as good, healthy, liberating, as a way of planning for life and helping us make the most of that life. What if talking about death and dying gave us confidence to ask each other questions, an opportunity to outline our wishes and ensure our concerns are acknowledged. 

A booklet created by Age UK is designed to help us all start to talk to our family and friends about death and dying.

Planning and paying for your funeral

Putting you in control of your finances and your wishes

Planning for end-of-life expenses, particularly funeral costs, is a practical and thoughtful measure. Setting aside money specifically for this purpose can alleviate a significant financial burden on loved ones during an already emotionally difficult time. Whether through a dedicated savings account, community bank, a prepaid funeral plan, or a life insurance policy, saving for funeral expenses demonstrates a sense of responsibility and care for your family’s future. It allows for personalised choices regarding the service, burial, or cremation, ensuring your wishes are honoured .

Consider researching average funeral costs in your area, which can vary significantly, and factor in potential inflation. Regularly reviewing and adjusting your savings plan as life circumstances change ensures and that your funds remain adequate.

Call in or contact us in if you would like to talk to us and put your wishes in place, all the while helping you stay in control.  All wishes put in place will be based on today’s prices and advice will be given to cover eventual inflation all of which is “payable-on-death” (POD).Regular communication with your family about these plans ensures that everyone is aware of your wishes and that the financial arrangements are understood.

Download a “My Wishes” form here.

Prepaid funeral plans 

In partnership with Westerleigh Funeral Plans
 
A funeral plan is a way to organise and pay for your funeral in advance, ensuring your wishes are respected while easing the burden on your loved ones. Funeral plans protect against rising costs as the price you pay is fixed for all guaranteed services, no matter how much they go up in the future. By paying now, you could save your family significant expense.
 
You also lessen the worry of arranging and paying for a funeral at a difficult time. At Forget Me Not Funeral Service Ltd., we work in partnership with Westerleigh Funeral Plans to bring funeral plans to our local community. There are a range of plans available, designed to suit you and your family, to say goodbye your way. With over 30 years’ experience, caring for over 74,000 families per year, Westerleigh Group are the UK’s largest cremation provider.
 
For more information please visit westerleighfuneralplans.co.uk or call Forget Me Not Funeral Service for a brochure. By choosing a funeral plan, you’re making a thoughtful decision that allows your family to focus on the memories instead of the logistics and costs of a funeral. Call or visit us today to pick up a guide and arrange a call to discuss your options with Westerleigh Funeral Plans.
 
Forget Me Not Funeral Service Ltd. is an introducer appointed representative of Westerleigh Funeral Plans (a trading style of Distinct Funeral Plans Limited) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No. 965289. Registered in England No. 13366327. Registered office: Head Office Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8QP. Part of the Westerleigh Group.

Paying for your funeral

We researched the funeral planning market before deciding to partner with Golden Leaves Funeral Planning because it has a proven track record since 1984. It was a founding member of the National Association for Pre-paid Funeral Plans and played a major role in the development of the Funeral Planning Authority It is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority and a member of the National Association of Funeral Plan Providers  whose services include ‘Find My Plan’, a free, single, online search form to trace any lost prepaid funeral plan.

It is also the only funeral planning company to:

  • provide a repatriation plan, in conjunction with Rowland Brothers International, to British expatriates living abroad and foreign expatriates living in the UK and
  • hold BSI ISO: 9001 Business Excellence Standard

Additionally, no health checks are required, no personal questions are asked, and the plan can be purchased at any age. Also, importantly for us, Golden Leaves Funeral Planning upholds our ‘less is more principle’ by offering a choice of set and bespoke plans which can be purchased using one of four simple payment options.

Finally, we are an Introducer Appointed Representative of Golden Leaves Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our Reference Number is 960923.  You can check this on the Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk