Plan your funeral your way with a tailor made plan that has the safety and security of the Golden Charter.
Our independent way funeral plans are an easy way to organise your arrangements in advance. Simply specify your wishes and take care of the costs.
Our Golden Charter plans mean that when you make your arrangements with us you will avoid the rising costs of funerals , giving you peace of mind that everything is covered. We believe that the Independent Way Plan, which is available only through independent funeral directors such as ourselves, offers you significant advantages over other plans.
With the Independent Way plan, we will make sure that your loved ones will be spared much of the stress and uncertainty of organising a service. You’ll have specified every detail in advance and take care of all the costs that are within our control.
Tailoring your own funeral can make sure that all the arrangements suit your needs and create a personalised service.
No matter how much our services may rise in cost in years to come, once your plan is fully in place, neither you nor your loved ones will be asked for a penny more. It’s a guarantee that gives you peace of mind. You can be assured that your family will be spared what could be a financial worry
There are some costs that we are obliged to pay on your behalf. These third party costs include the charges of cemeteries or crematoria and the fees of clergy or officiants. The amount of this expenditure is not within our control and may require a further payment at the time of need.
When you take out an Independent Way plan, you have the reassurance that your money is protected. You select how you wish to pay for your plan and, depending on your choice, your money is paid into the Golden Charter Trust or to one of the UK’s leading life assurance companies.
Your money grows and, when the time comes, we receive the payment, including any growth, and use this money to provide the agreed services to your family. No matter how much costs have risen in the intervening period, your loved ones will not be asked for a penny more for the guaranteed services included within your plan.
Back in 2004, an average funeral cost around £1,920. However, recent research shows the average cost in the UK is now £4,417 – an increase of 130% in 16 years, well above the general level of inflation.
If this trend continues, the average cost in 2025 will be £6,713*. Paying in advance is a sensible decision that will save money, benefiting your family or estate. We guarantee that, as long as your plan is paid for, there’ll be nothing more to pay for your funeral director’s services included in the plan.
Fin out more about funeral payment options and the various ways you can pay for your funeral plan.
Most people don’t want to think about arranging their own funeral, which is only natural. But there is some quiet satisfaction to be gained from putting your affairs in order and reflecting on the most appropriate arrangements. Many personal decisions have to be made.
Your wishes are special – and you can be sure we will carry them out to the letter in association with Golden Charter, a British-owned and run company.
Funeral directors’ services typically include:
Our trusted funeral directors in Newport are on hand to answer any questions you may have about our plans.
