Funeral Assist

Compare Funeral Plans: Funeral Assist and Funeral Plan

The table below can help you to choose the funeral option that suits you best.

If you choose Funeral Plan, the funeral directors' costs are paid in full and disbursements are also covered. This ensures the most essential elements of your cremation funeral are taken care of. If you choose Funeral Assist, you'll receive the same funeral services, but disbursements are not included.

 

A comparison of Funeral Plan and Funeral Assist 

Funeral Plan

Funeral Assist

Immediate assistance:

  • Transfer of deceased within mainland Great Britain and Northern Ireland to a resting place within a 50-mile radius
  • Care of the deceased, including embalming
YES YES

Support for the family:

  • Confidential advice on the registration of the death
  • Preparation and distribution of all necessary documentation
  • Liaison with third parties such as Doctors, crematorium and Minister or Officiant to make the
    funeral arrangements
  • Provision of helpful, appropriate literature and bereavement advice (via professional organisations) 
  • Help on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
YES YES

A dignified resting place:

  • Coffin (lined and fitted) - light straight-grained, wood effect with matt finish with flat lid and sides, with name plate 
  • Visiting the chapel of rest at any time (by prior appointment) 
 YES YES

Arrangements for a cremation funeral:

  • Provision of a hearse and necessary attendants at the funeral 
  • Mutual agreement on time and date of cremation funeral
  • Choice of route for funeral procession to/from local Crematorium
 YES YES

Payment of disbursements - only included in Funeral Plan

  • Fees for cremation and Service at a local Crematorium
  • Doctor's medical certificate fees (up to the maximum amount set by the British Medical Association)
  • Minister or Officiant’s fee

As a guide, the average combined cost of these disbursements today is £807*, though this amount is likely to change in the future. These disbursements are all included in Funeral Plan.

* Mintel Research Consultancy, Average Funeral Pricing July 2011. This report has been commissioned by and produced exclusively for Sun Life Direct.

 YES NO

 

 

The following are not included in Funeral Assist or Funeral Plan, but can arranged at an additional cost at the time of the funeral.

  • Transportation of the deceased from outside of mainland Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including ferry or airfares if necessary
  • Transportation outside the 50-mile radius (additional mileage charge and any necessary ferry or airfares will apply)
  • Limousine(s) or transport for the family
  • Floral tributes
  • Newspaper notice
  • Refreshments after the funeral
  • Church Service
  • A memorial

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