Funeral Cover

One less thing for them to worry about

Nobody likes thinking about their own funeral. But here’s the thing – the average funeral now costs over £4,200, and that’s rising every year.

Funeral cover means your family won’t have to find that money at the worst possible time. They can celebrate your life in the way you deserve without the financial stress.

An introduction to funeral cover:

Leaving money behind to protect your family from funeral expenses is simple.
Just think how much cover you need based on current funeral prices.
How long you would like to be covered for whether that’s until a specific age or the rest of your life.

Funeral costs in the UK can easily reach £4,000 to £8,000 or more, depending on your preferences for the service, burial or cremation, and any additional arrangements you’d like. For many families, finding this amount of money at short notice – often within days of a bereavement – can create enormous financial strain at an already distressing time. Funeral cover removes this burden entirely, ensuring your loved ones can focus on celebrating your life and supporting each other rather than worrying about how they’ll pay for your send-off. The peace of mind that comes from knowing these costs are already taken care of is invaluable, allowing your family to make decisions about your funeral based on what feels right for them, rather than what they can afford in that moment.

Why consider funeral cover?

It is always tough losing a loved one and it can impact the ones left behind in many ways. The main two are of course emotionally and financially.
There is no way to prevent loved ones left behind being devastated but we can control the financial side.
Recent figures show that a funeral using a funeral director costs on average £4,078.
Almost 10M households In the UK have no savings at all, savings are now, unfortunately, a luxury.

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The reality many families face

With up to 10 million UK households having no savings at all, finding several thousand pounds at short notice is impossible for many families.

Some have to settle for a more basic service than they wanted. Others go into debt. Some even delay the funeral whilst they scramble to find the money.

Funeral cover means your family can focus on celebrating your life and supporting each other whilst the financial side is taken care of.

Simple to set up

Just decide:

How much cover you need (based on current funeral costs)
How long you want to be covered (until a specific age or for life)

That’s it. Your family’s protected from a financial burden they shouldn’t have to carry whilst they’re grieving.

A final gift to your family

Think of funeral cover as a final act of care – making sure your loved ones can honour your memory properly without worrying about the cost. It’s a gift that says ‘I’m still looking after you.’

What our customers say

When I needed to claim, they were supportive and efficient. Glad I chose them to protect my family's future.

Quick, professional service. They explained everything clearly and I got coverage within days. Highly recommended.

The application process was so simple and the team were incredibly helpful. Peace of mind for my family at an affordable price.

Did you know?

£4285

was the average attended funeral cost in 2024

6%

of families report falling behind on essential bills after a funeral

18%

of families had to bridge the gap in funeral costs by £2300 on average