Funeral Plans Newcastle
Funeral Plans
Funeral Pre-Planning
Secure Your Legacy with Thoughtful Pre-Planning
At Mark Wait Funeral Directors Newcastle, we understand the importance of planning ahead. Our comprehensive funeral plans from Golden Charter offer you the opportunity to make informed decisions about your final arrangements, ensuring your wishes are honoured and pre-pay for the funeral director’s services included in your plan.
We guide you through every aspect of pre-planning, from selecting services and personalisation options to flexible payment plans. By planning ahead, you're giving your family the invaluable gift of clarity and peace of mind, allowing them to focus on remembrance and healing when the time comes.
GOLDEN CHARTER FUNERAL PLANS
The easy way to take care of your funeral, and your family
As an authorised provider of Golden Charter funeral plans, we offer secure, flexible pre-planning options backed by the UK's leading independent funeral plan provider. Your payments are protected in the Golden Charter Trust, giving you peace of mind that your funeral wishes will be fulfilled.
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Common Questions About Funeral Pre-Planning
What is funeral pre-planning?
Funeral pre-planning allows you to make arrangements for your funeral in advance, including selecting services, making financial arrangements, and documenting your wishes. This thoughtful process ensures your final wishes are known and respected.
What are the benefits of pre-planning?
A funeral plan allows you to pay for the funeral director's services in your plan at today's prices, you can avoid any possible future increases in the cost of these services. It reduces the emotional and financial burden on family members, ensuring your wishes are followed exactly as you want, and provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones. It also allows you to make careful, unhurried decisions.
How does payment work?
Golden Charter offer flexible payment options, including lump sum payments or monthly instalment plans. Your payments are held securely in the Golden Charter Trust until required. This ensures your payments are protected and available when required - however far in the future that may be. For more information on how your payments are protected, please visit goldencharter.co.uk/faqs.
Can I modify my plan later?
Yes, you can modify your pre-planned arrangements at any time. We recommend reviewing your plan periodically to ensure it still meets your wishes. Our team is always available to help you make any necessary adjustments.
What happens if I move to a different area?
Your funeral plan is portable and can be transferred to another funeral director if you move. Golden Charter works with a network of funeral directors across the UK, ensuring your plan remains valid wherever you relocate.
What does the plan cover?
Our funeral plans cover the funeral director's services, including professional guidance, care of the deceased, and the funeral service itself. We offer various levels of coverage to suit different needs and budgets, and we'll clearly explain what's included in each plan. As well as the funeral director's services, which are guaranteed to be covered as set out in your plan, there are other costs associated with a funeral you need to consider. Referred to as third party costs, these are for other essential services required to carry out a cremation or burial which need to be paid at the time of the funeral. These costs are outside the control of your funeral director, but you can include a contribution towards them in your plan.
Based on a Golden Charter analysis and independent research of the funeral plan market size as of December 2024.
Mark Wait Funeral Service Ltd is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).
Client Testimonials
What Our Families Say About Our Funeral Plans
Read what families say about our services and support
Mark Wait and his team provided exceptional service during our difficult time. Their professionalism, empathy and attention to detail was outstanding. They guided us through every step with genuine care and made the process much easier to handle.
DT
Newcastle upon Tyne
I cannot thank Mark Wait Funeral Directors enough for their compassionate and professional service. They made a very difficult time much more bearable with their caring approach and attention to detail. Everything was handled with such dignity and respect.
SP
Gosforth
The team at Mark Wait were exceptional from start to finish. They provided a truly personal service and took care of every detail with such compassion and professionalism. I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need.
MR
Newcastle upon Tyne
0191 285 6635
contact@markwaitfunerals.co.uk