One of the most thoughtful things you can do for your loved ones is to take out a pre-paid funeral plan. With R Johnson Funeral Directors, you’ll get a fully guaranteed plan at today’s prices, relieving your family and friends of any uncertainty about costs and arrangements at an emotionally distressing time. Working closely with Golden Charter, the UK’s largest independent funeral plan provider, we will tailor every aspect of your send-off to your wishes and all you have to do is take care of the costs. Get in touch with our funeral directors today, in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, for further information.
Benefits of Pre-Paid Funerals
More than a million people in the UK have taken out a funeral plan, and more than half of those are with Golden Charter. Our funeral plans put your mind at ease with a unique combination of benefits, including:
Pre-Paid Funerals - Benefits of Pre-Paid Funerals
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Fixed Prices with No Hidden Fees – All Costs included in Your Plan Are Covered
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Personalised Arrangements to Reflect Your Wishes
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Transferable to Anyone in Your Family
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Will Option Available
Guaranteed Prices
Like everything, the costs of funerals go up over time. However, our plans enable you to protect yourself and your loved ones from rising costs by taking out a guaranteed funeral plan, with nothing more to pay. You also have the option to add a will to your plan to ensure your wishes are followed.
Third Party Costs
Plans also include an allowance to cover any thirdparty costs that are not within the funeral director’s control. These costs are for essential services that might cost more, like the cost of burial or cremation or the officiant’s fees, if applicable.
Including a contribution to these in your plan prevents the likelihood of your family or estate having to pay extra fees at the time of your funeral. Please note that if these costs exceed the available allowance, an additional charge may be incurred.
Attended Cremation Funeral Plans
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | |
| Prices from | £3,488 | £3,688 | £3,888 |
| Attended? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The coffin? | Wood Veneer | Wood Veneer | Wood Veneer |
| Collection and Transportation of the Deceased (within 25 miles) | 24 Hours | 24 Hours | 24 Hours |
| Provision of Funeral Director’s Services to Make Funeral Arrangements | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Allocation towards Crematorium Fees | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Family Viewing at Pre-arranged Times | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hearse to a Local Crematorium | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Third-Party Fee Allocations | |||
| Doctor’s Fees, including Certification of Death | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minister or Officiant’s Fees | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Limousines | No | 1 | 2 |
| Price Breakdown | |||
| Funeral Director Services | £2,065,00 | £2,265.00 | £2,465.00 |
| Third-Party Costs * | £1,174.00 | £1,174.00 | £1,174.00 |
| Golden Charter Administration Fee ** | £249.00 | £249.00 | £249.00 |
| TOTAL COST | £3,488.00 | £3,688.00 | £3,888.00 |
* Prices are set by third parties (e.g., the Crematorium), not by the funeral director
** This fee is paid to Golden Charter to cover the cost of setting up, managing, and administering your funeral plan
