Our Members

Choice Funeral Plans are provided by Funeral Partners. Funeral Partners is the third largest funeral director in the United Kingdom, and we have a network of around 250 funeral homes, each of which represents a location where a Choice Funeral Plan can be fulfilled at the time of need. We strive to be the best Funeral Director in every community we serve. Our funeral homes are rooted in the local community, and some have been around for more than 300 years. Our Choice Funeral Plans enable customers to tailor their funeral plan to their needs, it’s why we have called our funeral plan “Choice”, because every one is unique.

Aura Life is the highest independently rated pre-paid direct cremation plan provider with a five-star rating from The Times Money Mentor.

An Aura funeral plan, provides a simple, low cost cremation that will leave your loved ones without anything more to pay. We’ll provide peace of mind that when the time comes, those you leave behind will be looked after by people that truly care.

As a family-run company, it's exactly what we'd want for members of our own family.

More than 100,000 people have made their funeral plans with Avalon over the past 30 years and rely on us to ensure their wishes will be respected and they’ll be remembered just how they want to be. We work with over 600 funeral directors, in more than 2,500 funeral homes across the UK who will deliver the high standards and personalised service you expect, and you and your family deserve. We also offer expat funeral plans in Spain, Cyprus, and Portugal, protecting your loved ones from the costs and complications of planning a funeral abroad. When the plan is needed, we work with over 80 funeral directors in over 600 locations across Spain, Cyprus, and Portugal to help your family with the funeral arrangements in your plan.

Celebration of Life are one of the leading providers of direct cremations in Great Britain. We only offer one type of prepaid plan, fully inclusive of everything you would need for our direct cremation service. Talk to our friendly team today to find out why thousands of families across Great Britain put their trust in Celebration of Life to provide a simple and affordable funeral.

We’re Central Co-op Funeral Plans, part of the Central Co-op family, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to sell a range of fully guaranteed funeral plans. We believe that each funeral should be as unique as the person it’s for, and we’ll help support you to make sure it’s right for you. Our funeral plans guarantee that third-party fees and charges are included in the plan you choose, as well as the Funeral Director fees and the cremation or burial service.

We are a complete Funeral Service Provider. Unlike other funeral plan providers, we can both plan and carry out your funeral. When you buy a plan with Co-op Funeral Plans Limited, your funeral will be carried out by Funeral Services Limited, which are both part of Co-op Funeralcare. This means you can be sure that every detail in your plan will be as you wanted.

We are a small Funeral Planning Company based in the North West of England covering the enitre UK. We offer three simple funeral plans, including our most popular Direct Cremation. Our company motto is that its 'Your Funeral Your Way'. we work closely with our customers to ensure they purchase a plan that meets their needs. We also have two sister companies, offering a wide range of services, including Estate Planning and a Bereavement Counselling Support Service. Visit www.crystallifecounselling.co.uk & www.crystalfuneralplanning.co.uk for further information.

Dignity’s vision is to be the most trusted, respected and valued end-of-life service provider in the UK. We are a nationwide network of funeral directors and crematoria, bound together by common principles and standards of caring and professionalism. Our customers are at the heart of what we do, and we help them to say goodbye, to remember and to celebrate the life of loved ones they have lost. We listen, understand their wishes and offer enhanced choice and value-for-money to meet and exceed their expectations. We help people to plan-ahead for their own funeral with a market-leading product that offers flexibility so that their wishes are clearly articulated, giving them peace of mind. Dignity customers can specify every detail of their funeral, from their favourite music and flowers to military flags, classic cars or specific locations and all kinds of special requests that have a personal resonance. More than 340,000 people have entrusted their funeral in the future to Dignity by purchasing a Dignity Trust funeral plan and we have £1 billion of customer assets held in trust. Dignity is authorised to provide plans under rigorous industry regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which we have long called for and welcome.

Distinct Cremations is a fast growing specialist provider of direct cremation services set up to meet the rising demand for simple, low-cost funerals. Distinct Cremations guaranteed funeral plans are rated 5 stars by independent experts, Fairer Finance. Distinct is part of the Westerleigh Group, one of the UK largest cremation service companies, serving over 60,000 families each year.

Ecclesiastical Planning Services is part of the Benefact Group, an independent group of financial services companies that exist to donate available profits to good causes. Our funeral plans are offered through a national network of over 850 carefully selected funeral directing outlets (2023). When you choose one of our pre-paid funeral plans, you benefit from your funeral director’s expertise and knowledge of the local area. That’s because our plans are designed with input from funeral directors themselves, based on the services and arrangements that are most commonly requested. You can choose from a range of plans and many of our funeral directors offer personalised plans. Terms and conditions apply.

We are committed to providing our families with a high level of individual care in a comforting environment and treating all those we serve with compassion and kindness. We will adapt to the needs and requirements of every bereaved family we look after and handle matters matters with care, dignity and respect.

Family Funerals Trust Limited (FFTL) continue to manage and administer the plans sold prior to July 2022. Plans can still be changed to meet your requirements. Please contact the team on 020 3540 6660 or by e-mail info@familyfuneralstrust.co.uk

Freeman Brothers has been an independent funeral director based in West Sussex since 1855 and is operated by the fifth and sixth generations of the founding family. Freeman Brothers has been selling funeral plans since their introduction to the UK. We offer five tiered plans which meet most requirements, a direct cremation plan, and a tailormade plan enabling clients to create a plan bespoke to their requirements; including the provision of monumental masonry work which can be fulfilled by our sister company, J.Gumbrill. All plan salespeople are part of the Freeman Brothers team and use their local knowledge and expertise gained in arranging funerals to assist prospective customers in ensuring their chosen prepaid funeral plan meets their demands and needs. Our plan tiers are designed taking into account local feedback to provide products which meet local requirements. Freeman Brothers is one of the UK’s smallest funeral plan providers and it is a source of pride to us to have been authorised and to be able to provide our clientele with the same assurances as any other provider.

Golden Charter is one of the UK’s largest pre-paid funeral plan providers, proudly owned by an association of independent funeral directors. With over 30 years’ experience, almost 900,000 people have chosen to plan ahead with us. We believe our funeral plans offer value for money and choice. With a network of over 2,900 independent funeral directors across the country, our plan holders also have the opportunity to choose which funeral director will attend to their wishes. With a Golden Charter funeral plan, payments are transferred to the Golden Charter Trust, which is run by a Board of Trustees completely independent of Golden Charter. Having that reassurance is essential when planning for later life. We believe it’s one of the main reasons why 92% of our customers said they were satisfied or very satisfied with our service, and 91% would recommend us to a friend. Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FRN: 965279.

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans is a respected and trusted provider in the field of funeral planning. With a legacy spanning four decades, we are committed to delivering peace of mind and ensuring that your final wishes are honoured, all while sparing your loved ones from the stress and financial burdens that can accompany end-of-life arrangements.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to empower individuals to plan ahead for their inevitable journey and provide a sense of security that comes from knowing your affairs are in order. We believe that prearranging your funeral allows you to create a meaningful and personalised farewell that reflects your unique life and values.

Haven are a local, caring family run business with a wealth of experience from working within the funeral industry for almost 50 years. Doing the right thing for our clients is at the heart of everything that we do. We are a trusted business with high standards and we are dedicated to helping our clients prepare for their final farewell.

Our purpose is to facilitate meaningful ways for our clients to grieve their loss and celebrate the memories of their loved ones and to help clients pre-arrange a tailored funeral plan to meet their needs.  We provide respectful funeral and funeral plan arrangements, memorial and Monumental services whilst always looking after the deceased and our clients with the utmost dignity and respect. We are members of NAFD and are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Independently owned funeral plan provider focused on delivering appropriately and locally priced funeral plans through independent funeral directors. With a families first approach our ethos matches that of the family funeral director firms that we primarily work with. Open is co-owned by an independent funeral director which helps us to continually remain true to our historic, community and family values. Small enough to care, large enough to serve with hundreds of physical access points and growing all the time, our clients can be confident of personal service and national care.

Peace Funerals are a funeral director firm that have always specialised in providing bespoke funeral plans tailored to an individual's demands and needs. Usually they are the firm that will also carry out the funeral.

We are a values lead business, focussed on doing the right thing and providing the best possible experience and outcomes for our customers. We are passionate about customer service and are constantly striving to exceed our extremely high standards. We provide both Pre-paid Funerals Plans and At-need Funeral Services with a national coverage across the UK and are focussed on building an aftercare service unparalleled in the market.

Launched in 2015, Pure Cremation has developed a reputation for quality care delivered by our caring and trained people. We offer a service across the UK for simple, dignified cremations at a sensible price point. Our focus on quality is second to none as evidenced by over 16,000 Trust Pilot reviews.

We are the UK’s leading provider of Direct Cremation services. We are dedicated to providing respectful cremations without a funeral service, with every stage of the process carefully carried out by our expert team. Our prices are simple and transparent, with no hidden costs.

Whether you need to arrange an urgent funeral right away or would like to plan-ahead for the future our team will listen and then guide you through the process to help you choose the best option for you. You will receive all the dignity and care you and your family deserve at every stage, from the very first phone call – to the hand delivery of the ashes.

Trust in our family to care for your family.

At Serene Funeral Planning, we live by the philosophy that "Our customers are the cornerstone of our business."

Every choice we make is driven by our commitment to serving our customers. We maintain clarity in our materials and website, avoiding confusing terminology or overwhelming information. With five funeral plan options available, including four pre-set plans and an Individual plan, we encourage our customers to tailor their plans to their unique requirements.

Additionally, our four payment alternatives make our plans accessible and affordable for everyone. Our customers' well-being is our top priority, and we reflect this ethos in all aspects of our work. We continually evaluate our procedures and practices through our compliance monitoring program to ensure that we adhere to best practices, ultimately delivering the finest outcomes for our customers.

We promise to give you the best end of life care, support and experience with a compassionate and ethical approach. Whether you’re arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we’ll give you the time, understanding and respect to ensure a fitting tribute. Don't just take our word for it, this is proven by our hundreds of 5 star Excellent reviews on Trustpilot. Caring for local generations for decades - ensuring that our colleagues, business practices, premises and vehicles are all of the highest standard possible to support you and your family during, and after a difficult time - our 60 funeral homes are in accessible locations across the south of England in Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire.

We believe everyone has the right to a dignified farewell at an affordable price and that is why we have designed a range of options to cater for all needs. No matter which service you choose, you can be assured that you and your loved one will receive the highest possible standard of care. Families who choose us do so safe in the knowledge that they will receive a caring and compassionate service as well as being able to do much more for their loved one for far less.

Truly independent and family-owned, we’ve been helping people, like you, through the most difficult, and challenging time a person can go through for over ten decades. To find out more about planning for your funeral and how we’ll stay by your side with our unparalleled and unrivalled service, visit altysfunerals.co.uk