Funeral plans The costs of funeral plans

We looked at 25 set funeral plans from seven funeral-plan providers. We show below the cheapest and most expensive set plans from each. All are registered by the Funeral Planning Authority (bespoke plans not included). None of the plans provide headstones or memorials, though some will make provision of these and other customizations at extra cost. Golden Charter lets you choose your own funeral director; the others have a network to choose from. All providers offer: a hearse; care of body; guidance on registration and certification of death; arrangement and supervision of the funeral by the funeral director; confidential advice. 

We highlight costs of burial and cremation - shown either a contribution to burial/cremation costs or guaranteed cover of costs; whether or not the cost of purchasing a burial plot is included within the plan; whether you can make changes to the plan after purchase; hiring fees for the venue of the ceremony (if not a crematorium); removal of body (distance limits of transporting the deceased from place of death to a suitable resting place).  

We show only the main features. If you require more than is included within the package, you're likely to have to pay extra. Check whether the additional features are guaranteed or a contribution added to cover part of the cost.