Golden Charter Direct Cremation Plans
We use Golden Charter Funeral Plans because they are the UK’s leading independent funeral plan provider.
The Direct Cremation plan is becoming more popular with customers who don’t want a traditional funeral service, but who do want to make their wishes known and avoid rising cremation costs.
Fill out the below form to start the application process. Once you have submitted the form, we will be in touch to finalise the details.
Golden Charter is the UK’s market leader for providing pre paid funeral plans to Independent Funeral Directors since 1989. Your funds are placed into Golden Charter Trust and the trust will pay out for every plan that pays into it.
During the last few years and at its most recent valuation, the audited accounts of Golden Charter Trust have shown that it is over 100% funded. The net assets are in excess of £1 billion. As at March 2019, if all plans were cancelled by all plan holders, there are sufficient funds available to repay all plan holders. There is no better time to take out a funeral plan than today!
Step 1
We will meet with you to discuss your wishes and fill in the plan forms together.
Step 2
We send the forms to Golden Charter, together with your payment.
Step 3
Golden Charter process the plan and write to both of us confirming the plan is active, all of the details, and you also receive a plan certificate.
Step 4
We advise you make sure that your family and executors are aware of the plan and you provide them a copy to go with your will if you have one'
Island PlanCosts £1,950.00The Costs for a Direct Cremation taking place on the island includes:
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Wessex PlanCosts £1,750.00The Costs for a Direct Cremation taking place on the mainland includes:
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You can pay for your plan in full upfront or we can offer a payment plan to spread the cost. Payment plans are subject to status. Payment periods over 12 months will incur installment fees.
Choosing to take out a Golden Charter pre paid funeral plan means you can pay for the cost up front and avoid leaving any financial burden for your loved ones. It also allows you to avoid rising costs.
You can also specify your wishes for the type of 'send off' you want, whilst making things easier for your family at a difficult time. And as our plan holders often tell us, that can be a big weight off your mind. A pre paid funeral plan offers total security and there are flexible payment options too.
Standard Coffin (included in price)
Coffin Options
Standard Ashes Box (included in price)
Scatter Tubes Options
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A guide to planning your Golden Charter Prepaid Direct Cremation Funeral Plan
Fill out the below form to start the application process. Once you have submitted the form, we will be in touch to finalise the details.
Golden Charter is the UK’s market leader for providing pre paid funeral plans to Independent Funeral Directors since 1989. Your funds are placed into Golden Charter Trust and the trust will pay out for every plan that pays into it.
During the last few years and at its most recent valuation, the audited accounts of Golden Charter Trust have shown that it is over 100% funded. The net assets are in excess of £1 billion. As at March 2019, if all plans were cancelled by all plan holders, there are sufficient funds available to repay all plan holders. There is no better time to take out a funeral plan than today!
Step 1
We will meet with you to discuss your wishes and fill in the plan forms together.
Step 2
We send the forms to Golden Charter, together with your payment.
Step 3
Golden Charter process the plan and write to both of us confirming the plan is active, all of the details, and you also receive a plan certificate.
Step 4
We advise you make sure that your family and executors are aware of the plan and you provide them a copy to go with your will if you have one'
Island Plan
Costs £1,945.00
The Costs for a Direct Cremation taking place on the island includes:
- Help completing the necessary paperwork
- Doctors fees
- Plan set-up fee
- Collection of the deceased
- Simple coffin
- Care of the deceased prior to the Cremation
- Cremation
- Simple Ashes Box or choose a Scatter tube for additional £25.00 (See Additional Options)
Wessex Plan
Costs £1,750.00
The Costs for a Direct Cremation taking place on the mainland includes:
- Help completing the necessary paperwork
- Doctors fees
- Plan set-up fee
- Collection of the deceased
- Simple coffin
- Care of the deceased prior to the Cremation
- Cremation
- Simple Ashes Box or choose a Scatter tube for additional £25.00 (See Additional Options)
You can pay for your plan in full upfront or we can offer a payment plan to spread the cost. Payment plans are subject to status. Payment periods over 12 months will incur installment fees.
Choosing to take out a Golden Charter pre paid funeral plan means you can pay for the cost up front and avoid leaving any financial burden for your loved ones. It also allows you to avoid rising costs.
You can also specify your wishes for the type of 'send off' you want, whilst making things easier for your family at a difficult time. And as our plan holders often tell us, that can be a big weight off your mind. A pre paid funeral plan offers total security and there are flexible payment options too.
Standard Coffin (included in price)
Coffin Options
Standard Ashes Box (included in price)
Scatter Tubes Options
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Dove in Flight | Gardening |
A guide to planning your Golden Charter Prepaid Direct Cremation Funeral Plan
Direct Cremation Plans
More and more people choose to plan ahead. A Golden Charter Direct Cremation funeral plan provides a way for you to make arrangements in advance for a dignified direct cremation. What’s more, a funeral plan offers total security and allows you to pay the cost at today’s prices.
Islandwide Service

With two offices; one located in Bembridge and another in East Cowes, Isle of Wight Direct Cremation has the Isle of Wight covered
Get in touch
01983 632598