Funeral planning

A little thought now could give you peace of mind

At Diabetes UK we appreciate that few of us like to think about our own funeral, but prices are rising steadily. The average cost of a funeral has increased above inflation and average savings rates in recent years.

In 2006 the average cost of a funeral was £2,225* and by 2012 this had risen to £3,516**; if costs continue to rise at this rate, they are expected to reach almost £5,000*** by 2017. That is why pre-paying for your funeral with a funeral plan is a practical and sensible thing to do.

A funeral plan guaranteed to freeze costs at today’s prices

Diabetes UK have partnered with Dignity, the UK’s leading funeral plan provider, to offer you a funeral plan guaranteed to freeze costs at today’s prices. The Guaranteed Funeral Plan is designed to cover the costs of a traditional cremation funeral in advance, so you can be sure the money is there when it is needed. You will have the reassurance of knowing that your loved ones won’t have the emotional and financial worry of making and paying for the arrangements themselves.

More information on the Dignity website.

A funeral plan will give you, your family and friends security and peace of mind.  You can be confident in the knowledge that your wishes are known and observed.

Diabetes UK members who take out a Guaranteed Funeral Plan will receive a £50 discount. Request an information pack.

Some more reasons to consider the Guaranteed Funeral Plan from Dignity:

• Guaranteed to cover the necessary costs of a traditional cremation funeral
• Guaranteed to beat rising funeral prices
• Once it’s paid for, it’s paid for – you can never overpay
• Relieves stress and worry for family and friends
• Guaranteed acceptance if you are aged 50 or over
• Dignity has a nationwide network of over 1,100 funeral directors who are       either owned or approved by Dignity
• One call to Dignity is all it takes to put your plan into motion and your loved ones will have all the help and support they may need at a difficult time
• Your loved one will have a 24-hour phone-based bereavement counselling service, should they require it.

For more information, or to apply for this beneficial product, you can also call Dignity’s award-winning Customer Services Centre where you will be able to join the other 520,000 people in the UK who have already seen the benefits of pre-paying for funeral costs with Dignity.

Go to the Dignity website for more information, or alternatively call Dignity for further information, to request a brochure or apply today on 0800 678 3302, quoting DUKWEBND.

* ONS / Mintel: Funerals - UK - January 2007
** Funeral costs research carried out by Matter Communications
*** 2017 forecast based on the average increase of 6.89% each year between 2000 and 2012

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Dignity Funeral Plans are offered in mainland Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight.