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 Funeral Plans

 

 

A funeral plan is an easy way to arrange the funeral you want in advance. A plan allows you to specify your wishes and pay for the funeral director's services included in your plan. As customers often tell us, that can bring peace of mind to you and your family. A plan from Golden Charter also includes an allowance towards third party costs. These are essential, non-funeral director services such as the cremation or burial fees, plus the minister or officiant's fee to perform the service.  

At Lee Fletcher Funeral Services Limited, we work in partnership with Golden Charter to provide you with a simple way to plan ahead. As one of the UK's largest funeral plan providers1, Golden Charter has helped over 900,000 people to plan ahead2, so we're completely confident in offering their plans to you.

Everyone has different needs when it comes to funeral planning, so we make sure the plans we offer are as flexible as possible. When you get in touch, we'll be happy to discuss your funeral requirements and tailor a plan to suit you. Rest assured a plan from Golden Charter is available to all UK residents regardless of age or state of health.

 

A plan to suit your needs

As an independently owned funeral director, we'll take the time to understand your wishes and tailor a plan to suit you. We can discuss these at our premises or in your home, at a time that is convenient for you. If you'd prefer to discuss this over the phone or via email, we can assist with this too. You can tell us about any preferences you have in mind – the type of funeral you would like to have, hymns, music or any other personal touches – and we'll make sure your plan takes these into account.

 

What's included in a pre-paid funeral plan?

Our funeral director's services will be covered in your funeral plan, which means our fees will be fixed at today's prices and protected against rising costs. These services typically include:

Professional services and making arrangements for the funeral
Transportation of the deceased from the place of death to our premises, chapel of rest or other suitable location
Care of the deceased and preparations for family viewing if requested
Advice on the certification and registration of death and related documentation
Provision of funeral vehicles
Advice on bereavement counselling
Coffin or casket requested

 

Although a pre-paid funeral plan can cover all of the services above, there are some additional third party costs to consider. These are the costs for essential, non-funeral director services required to carry out a cremation or burial which need to be paid at the time of the funeral. These costs are outside our control. Depending on the plan type chosen, a Golden Charter funeral plan can include a contribution towards some third party costs. They may include:

Crematorium fee
Minister or officiant's fee
Cemetery fee: the opening of a new or existing grave for burial or interment of cremated remains

Other third party costs that may be associated with a funeral include:

Purchase of grave or lair
Hire of church or other venue
Fees for organist or soloist
Memorial, such as a headstone, entry in a book of remembrance, or the planting of a tree
Catering, floral tributes and newspaper announcements

There will only be more to pay at the time of the funeral if the third party costs exceed the allowance when you buy your plan, or if the costs increase by more than the growth of your plan.

However, even if prices rise in the future, you'll have the reassurance of knowing there'll be nothing more to pay for our funeral director's services included in the plan once your plan is fully paid for – guaranteed.

 

Payment options to suit you

With a Golden Charter funeral plan, you can pay for your plan in several ways. Spread the cost or make a one-off payment – simply choose the one that's right for you. We will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.

The retail price of your funeral plan is representative of the equivalent cost of a funeral today plus an arrangement fee of £285 which is retained by Golden Charter to help cover the costs of setting up your plan.

Your payments are held within the Golden Charter Trust. With almost £1.2 billion under management3, the Trust is operated by a Board of Trustees, completely independent of Golden Charter. Their role is to hold your payments and ensure that the funeral director services in your plan can be paid for at the time they are required – however far into the future that may be. For more information on how your payments are protected, please visit goldencharter.co.uk/faqs

 

Looking after you as a customer

As a Golden Charter plan holder, you'll receive personalised plan documents, which include a summary of your plan, our details, your plan holder certificate and a personal membership card for you to carry in your purse or wallet. You can add a nominated representative to your plan if you wish to do so. Your nominated representative will receive a letter which will provide details of your plan and our details, as your chosen funeral director. They will have no authority to make changes to your plan.

You'll also receive a statement from Golden Charter every three years which will be sent via post.

As your funeral director, we'll hold full details of your funeral plan. When the time comes, one phone call is all it takes to activate your plan and get the arrangements underway.

 

Ready to take the next step? Get in touch today

As well as the comfort of having a plan in place, you'll have the peace of mind that comes with being able to help save your family from worry and expense in the future. So why not take the next step?

1Based on a Golden Charter analysis and independent research of the funeral plan market size as at January 2023.

2Correct at October 2023.

3Confirmed by Golden Charter Trust's audited accounts at 31 March 2023. 

Lee Fletcher Funeral Services Limited is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

 

 

 

 

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 Funeral services in Portsmouth and Havant

 

 

 

 

By choosing to plan ahead for your
funeral you'll benefit from:
 

  • Peace of Mind knowing that everything is taken care of in advance
  • The reassurance that your family won't have to cope with any uncertainty
    or worries about your funeral arrangements
  • Saving money by fixing the cost of your funeral at today's prices
  • Complete financial security your money is held securely
  • A guarantee of nothing more to pay

     

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The 'Independent Way'

With an 'Independent Way' funeral plan from Golden Charter you can choose from a number of options to match your budget and preferences, and specify particular requirements within those options. At any stage we at Lee Fletcher Funeral Services are happy to assist you in your choice and answer any questions you may have in a sensitive manner. We always aim to provide the best service possible for all our clients.

Peace of Mind

Our pre arranged funeral plans are perfect for those who wish to have the peace of mind that their wishes will be fulfilled. It also helps to ensure that there is enough money to pay for the funeral and reduces the stress and demands on your family.

The business of arranging a funeral for a loved one is always a difficult experience and one which often places too much burden upon family members at a time when they will be emotionally least able to deal with it. Our funeral plans can spare those close to you from a similar experience when your own funeral has to be arranged.

 

 

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Your service, Your Way - At A Price You Choose

 

The purchase of a pre-paid funeral plan will guarantee that your funeral will be conducted with professional care and respect at a price that you will have pre-determined and paid for at the current rates. No matter how much our services may rise in cost over the years to come, neither you nor your loved ones will be asked for a penny more.

You can be assured that your family will be spared what could be a financial worry. Your loved ones will benefit enormously from the relief that not only are the costs covered, but also that many of the difficult decisions will have already been taken care of.

Acceptance is guaranteed, regardless of age or state of health, please contact us to discuss the plans and options available.

 

Lee Fletcher Funeral Services

 

 

 

 

 

©Lee Fletcher Funeral Services Ltd  2002 ~ 2016
Lee Fletcher Funeral Services Ltd ~Trading as: Lee Fletcher Funeral Services. Registered in England ~ Company Registration Number: 4501333. 
Members of SAIF, SAIF Charter, BIFD, Hampshire County Council 'Buy with Confidence', and Portsmouth City Council 'Square Deal'.
Head office: 95 High Street, Cosham, Hampshire PO6 3AZ

 

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