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What is the Age Concern Guaranteed Funeral Plan ?

 

 

In 2007‚ the average cost of a funeral was £2‚390*. This figure is projected to rise to £3‚350† by 2012**.

The Age Concern Guaranteed Funeral Plan lets you pre-pay for a cremation funeral in full at today’s prices. You can beat rising funeral costs in the years ahead.  

Advantages of the Age Concern Guaranteed Funeral Plan 

• Loved ones are free from the financial stress of  paying for your funeral
• Funeral service arrangements can be dealt with in advance
• Guaranteed acceptance for anyone aged 50 or over‚ regardless of health conditions
• The Plan is easy to understand and simple to buy
• Payment by lump sum or easy instalments
• You can buy on behalf of someone else

A straightforward way to beat rising funeral costs

In many cases funeral costs are rising faster than the interest earned on savings or investments. Even if you have set aside money to pay for your funeral‚ it may not be enough. Loved ones could be left to foot the bill.

Wouldn’t it be much better if you could guarantee that costs and arrangements were taken care of? And that those you love were protected from expense and worry?

Guaranteed payment of funeral expenses

You can pay cremation funeral expenses in full at today’s prices. There’s no need to worry about rising funeral costs in the years ahead. Your cremation funeral is guaranteed to be covered‚ no matter how far in the future it is needed.

Features of The Age Concern Guaranteed Funeral Plan

• Acceptance is guaranteed for anyone aged 50 or over
• There are no medical questions to answer or appointments to attend
• The cost of a cremation funeral is covered in full
• A burial funeral option is also available with an index linked contribution towards burial costs
• The quality of your funeral is guaranteed.We work in association with Dignity‚ the UK’s leading Funeral Plan provider 
• A nationwide network of approved funeral homes ensures a high standard of service
• The Age Concern Guaranteed Funeral Plan is registered with the Funeral Planning Authority
• The funds for your funeral will be securely held in an independent trust fund
• One telephone call from an appointed family member or friend will put your Plan into action
• Bereavement counselling is available 24 hours a day
• Choose how you want to pay: by cheque; credit or debit card; Direct Debit; standing order; regular instalments; or at your local Age Concern

 

 

 

How to buy

• Buy online
  
• Request a brochure by email or post
  

• Call 0800 022 32 43 for a brochure (please quote ref: ABB406AP)
  
  Lines are open 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
  
  
• Visit your local trading Age Concern ** to talk to someone face to face
  

** Not all Age Concerns offer all Age Concern products. Please check (by telephoning your local office) before arranging a visit. 

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