In July 2022, funeral plans came under the protection of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Further information about the work of the FCA in this sector and the protection that is afforded can be found by visiting the FCA website https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/regulating-funeral-plans
Backed by a trusted, national provider
Our funeral plans are provided by Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited*, which is part of a specialist, UK-based financial services group. They aim to provide outstanding financial security for your money. All funeral plan pre-payments are held securely in individual whole of life assurance policies for your peace of mind.
Flexible payment options
You can choose to pay for your funeral plan by lump sum or in instalments. There is an additional cost for paying over two years or more and eligibility criteria apply.
For your protection, comprehensive Terms and Conditions apply to funeral plans – please read them and ask us if you have any questions.
More about our funeral plan provider
Ecclesiastical Planning Services (EPS) works with over 700 funeral directors and providers across the UK, providing a safe home for funeral plan pre-payment funds. EPS are recognised by the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) for treating customers and funeral directors fairly and offering funeral plans which are financially secure and responsibly administered (2022). The NAFD is a recognised trade association that has been supporting funeral directing businesses since 1905.
Ecclesiastical Planning Services is part of the Benefact Group; a UK-based financial services company that has been protecting people, property and funds since it was founded in 1887. Owned by Benefact Trust, the Benefact Group is an international group of financial services businesses that gives all available profits to charities and good causes. Each business is individually recognised as a specialist in their market, but united by the belief that everyone benefits from better business – doing right by our customers earns their business; their business enables us to give back to causes and communities.