Why pre paid funeral plans help you and Yorkshire
Families who choose Central England Co-op Funeralcare know they not only get a high level of service, care and compassion, but that their investment in the firm allows Co-op to give back and fund vital projects.
Recently, the loyalty and support from customers and members has seen Co-op share out over £10,000 between seven good causes across Yorkshire via the Community Dividend Fund.
Shepley Village Association was handed £1,890 to spruce up a wood and memorial garden in the village.
Growing Works, based in Honley, used £2,250 to pay for equipment to be used as part of a project to promote mental wellbeing through outdoor activities.
A total of £2,500 was awarded to Sparkle Sheffield to pay for equipment that will support families with children who have autism.
Earthworks New Mill used £1,000 to create a new shelter for a brand new community garden.
Jo Mills from Central England Co-op Funeralcare said: “Community Dividend Fund grants like these showcase how choosing to plan ahead allows us as a Society to continue to invest in and fund vital projects in your area.
“You will not only receive support from our teams of trusted professionals working hard to make sure that your wishes will be honoured, but you will be helping us give back to your community.”
Planning ahead has other benefits; you can ensure you have the send-off you want and the peace of mind that loved ones will be able to celebrate your life, instead of facing tough decisions and financial worries at a very difficult time.
A Co-op fully-guaranteed plan means that you will not pay a single penny more when the time comes.
Benefits of funeral plans include:
•Securing a funeral at today’s prices without worrying about year-on-year price rises
•Everything included in a Central England Co-op pre-paid plan is fully guaranteed
•Being available without medical or health questions and have no upper age limit
•All money will be secure and protected, invested in a regulated whole-of-life insurance policy in agreement with the rules and guidelines set out by the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA)
Co-op Funeralcare offer everything from a Bretby plan (£1,495) which is an unattended funeral with a simple coffin to a Kensington plan (£4,195) which includes a limousine and a high-quality coffin. They also create bespoke send-offs that are made up of any of the elements you want and more.
As standard, Co-op funeral plans include all funeral director’s fees and services, hearse and support, cremation or interment, family support and minister fees.
Jo added: “Our job is to make sure that when somebody’s bereaved they feel comforted whichever stage of bereavement they’re going through. They need somebody there to understand and listen. They need hand-holding and they need advice at the right time – that is what our teams can provide.
“Our funeral directors and arrangers do everything they can to help families during their time of need and helping people to pre-plan their funeral, make it unique to them and remove any worries of financial uncertainty and stress really makes a difference.”
At the time of need, whether the death is expected or not, it is an emotional time for all involved, and pre-planning lessens the burden on friends and family.
Jo said: “A pre-planned funeral means that the family can take some comfort from the fact that the person who’s passed away is having their wishes met.
“When you need us, we’ll be there as our funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”
You can now receive £100 off Co-op funeral plans. More information is available by visiting www.prepaidfunerals.coop/plan100, calling 0333 242 7417 or emailing [email protected]