Phone us on 0808 169 4534 Open menu Home > Funeral Plans > Basic Plan Compare our funeral plans Basic Plan Value Plan Standard Plan Select Plan Premier Plan Basic Plan The Basic Plan is a simple cremation-only plan with no funeral service and is a low-cost alternative to a traditional funeral. Whether it’s due to cost or lifestyle choice, this plan is becoming popular with people who don’t want a funeral service, but who do want to make their wishes known. Available as cremation only. Request Info Pack Buy Now £1,749 or pay monthly from £17.21 1 The Basic Plan in detail What's included? What's not included? Available as cremation only Provision of professional services and arrangements for the cremation Advice on the certification and registration of the death and related documentation A coffin suitable for cremation, selected by the funeral director Collection and transportation of the deceased to the funeral director’s premises within a 25 mile radius during working hours only Care of the deceased prior to cremation £500 allowance towards third party costs 24 hour funeral director telephone support for loved ones Transportation to the funeral director’s premises if death occurs whilst on holiday in mainland UK. Additional information Other funeral costs to consider Each of our Plans include an allowance for third-party costs. These are the costs for essential, non-funeral director services required to carry out a cremation or burial. The funeral director cannot control these costs, and these fees need to be paid at the time of the funeral. Third party costs that may be covered by the allowance included in your plan can include doctor’s fees (if applicable), cremation, burial or interment fees and the Minister or Officiant's fee to conduct the service. The value of the allowance may grow over time. There will only be more to pay at the time of the funeral if the third-party costs exceed the allowance when you buy your Plan, or if the costs increase by more than the growth of your plan. Optional third-party costs guarantee If you choose cremation and pay for your plan by the single payment or 12 monthly payment options, for an additional £200 you can choose to guarantee that third party costs will be covered if you die within five years from when your plan is fully paid. If you die after this period, your payment of £200 will be added into your third party cost allowance. This guarantee isn’t available for burials. Find out more in our Key Features and Terms & Conditions (PDF) . Payment options for the Basic Plan We offer a range of ways to pay for your Golden Charter Funeral Plan. You can choose to pay in one lump sum payment, with a deposit then 12 monthly payments (at no extra cost) or using our low-cost instalment option, spreading payments across 2 to 10 years. Option one: Single payment option Pay in full, with one single payment of £1,749.00 for immediate cover Total = £1,749.00 Buy Now Option two: 12 monthly payment option If you'd prefer to spread the cost, you can pay a deposit from as little as £49, then 12 monthly payments at no extra cost of £141.66. You'll be fully covered when your final payment is made. Total = £1,749.00 Option three: Low cost instalment option If you'd prefer to spread the cost over a longer period, you can pay a deposit from as little as £49, then spread the cost over anything from 2 to 10 years, depending on your current age (additional charges apply)* 2 years from £73.82 Total = £1,820.68 5 years from £31.31 Total = £1,927.60 10 years from £17.21 Total = £2,114.20 * You must be 78 or younger to select option three and no older than 80 at the end of your chosen payment term. You're fully covered when your final payment is made. Get a personalised quote Use our Funeral Cost Calculator to get a personalised quote for the low-cost instalment option, based on your current age and the number of years you'd like to spread the cost over. Get a quote Fixed monthly payment option We also offer a fixed monthly payment option where you pay a fixed monthly amount for life or until the age of 90. This option is only available when you take your plan out over the phone. For more information or to receive a quote, call us on 0808 169 4534. What next? We understand it can be hard to think about your funeral and you may not be sure where to start. Our friendly, UK-based advisers are here to help and can answer any questions you may have. Please call us free on: 0808 169 4534 Our call centre is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Request Info Pack Buy Now Request More Info Please complete the form below to receive your free, no obligation info pack. Please enter your contact information: First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number Your address details: Postcode * Search Or enter your address manually How did you hear about Golden Charter? How did you hear about Golden Charter? * Please select... 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Share this page You can share this page with your family or friends by using the links below Our Funeral Plans Basic Plan £1,749 Or pay monthly from £17.21** Value Plan £2,895 Or pay monthly from £13.59* Standard Plan £3,495 Or pay monthly from £16.45* Select Plan £3,850 Or pay monthly from £18.15* Premier Plan £4,099 Or pay monthly from £19.34* * The pay monthly prices are representative based on a 50 year old paying by Low-Cost Instalments with a £49 deposit over a period of 30 years. ** The pay monthly price of our Basic Plan is based on a 50 year old paying by Low-Cost Instalments with a £49 deposit over 10 years. Substantiations 1 The pay monthly price of our Basic Plan is based on a 50 year old paying by Low-Cost Instalments with a £49 deposit over 10 years. 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