Personal finance blog: Planning a funeral 

On this page you’ll find helpful articles on arranging and personalising a funeral, as well as our personal finance expert Ashley Shepherd’s insights into different ways to help pay for your own funeral such as prepaid funeral plans and over 50s life insurance. 

Ashley Shepherd
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20th Feb 2024

Guide to woodland burials

Read our simple guide to environmentally friendly, and increasing popular, woodland burials to help you understand what's involved.

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30th Jan 2024

Guide to choosing a coffin

Read our simple guide to choosing a coffin to help you decide what's most appropriate for the person.

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17th Jan 2024

Funeral flowers guide

Funeral flowers are personal to the family and friends of the deceased. Read our guide to funeral flowers for inspiration.

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04th Jan 2024

Guide to choosing a funeral director

Have you ever wondered what funeral directors and undertakers do? Whilst their services may not be cheap, they perform a job most of us wouldn't. Find out more.

04th Jun 2022

Direct cremation frequently asked questions

We answer all of your direct cremation questions. The simple cremation that is growing in popularity. Start your research here.

03rd Oct 2021

Are Funeral Plans better than Over 50s Life Insurance?

Is a prepaid funeral plan or over 50 life insurance better for you? We compare the two, to help you decide. Read on and get a quote for both options.

01st Oct 2021

Choosing a funeral plan for your parents

Are you helping your parent choose a prepaid funeral plan? Single of joint funeral plans are available. Find out mroe and get a quote today.

14th Jul 2021

Joint Funeral Plans a Cheaper Way to Prepay

Are you aware of your options when it comes to joint funeral plans? They may save you money.

12th Jul 2021

Will over 50 life insurance pay for my funeral?

With funeral costs rising, find out how over 50 life insurance could help towards the cost of your funeral and how a prepaid funeral plan could enable you to do more.

19th Sep 2016

My partner has just died; how do I know if they had a funeral plan in place?

Our advice is to talk about end of life planning with your relatives and tell them what type of funeral you want

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