Prepaid plans from Hedley Jackson
Plan the funeral of your loved one with compassionate funeral directors, serving the people of Shaw, Rochdale, Oldham & Saddleworth.
Perfect Choice Funerals
About our pre-paid funeral plans
Planning ahead for your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and caring things you can do. Some people never get round to discussing funeral wishes with their loved ones, which can lead to all sorts of worry and anxiety when the time comes.
Taking out a funeral plan is a simple and straightforward way to remove this worry, and it can provide real financial benefits too. Some of the other benefits include:
- Pre-arrange the details of your funeral and include any special wishes
- Make financial provision for your funeral
- Choose your funeral director in advance
- Ensure your family has access to expert help and advice at a difficult time
What’s more, there are no complicated medical forms to complete.
Our plans cover our direct costs (as specified in the plan paperwork) as long as we carry out the funeral and your requirements don’t change. You can also make a contribution towards third party costs, such as the fees for cremation or burial. These costs are outside of our control and cannot be guaranteed.
For more information, please download our funeral plans brochure.
Outstanding financial security
One of the main reasons to take out one of our funeral plans is because they provide outstanding financial security for your money. All funeral plan pre-payments are held securely in individual whole of life assurance policies for your peace of mind.
Backed by a trusted, national provider
Our funeral plans are provided by Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited, one of the UK’s leading funeral plan providers and part of a specialist, UK-based financial services group.
Flexible payment options
You can choose to pay for your funeral plan by lump sum or in instalments. There is an additional cost for paying by instalments.
Terms and Conditions apply to funeral plans – please ask us if you have any questions.
Perfect Choice Funeral Plans are available directly from Hedley Jackson Funeral Directors, we are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). The NAFD, founded over 100 years ago, is the country’s leading funeral trade association and is dedicated to maintaining the highest professional standards. Members of NAFD conduct more than 80% of all funerals in the UK.
Who is eligible?
UK residents aged 18 or over can take out a plan. There are no medical or health questions to answer.
Can the plan include special wishes?
You can add special wishes and requests such as song choices, readings, information for a eulogy and so on. There is no charge to add these details. There may be more to pay if you require additional features, services or upgrades.
What happens if I move to a different part of the country?
If you move, you should be able to transfer your plan to a funeral director near your new home. However, there may be additional costs depending on local prices. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for details or speak to a member of the team for more information.
Can I buy a funeral plan for someone else?
Yes, we find that many of our customers choose to do this.
Can I change my funeral plan arrangements?
Yes, you can make changes to your plan after you have taken it out and once it is fully-paid. Just let us know what you wish to change. There may be an additional cost if you add new features and services to your plan.
Does the plan cover the entire cost of the funeral?
The plan covers the funeral director’s costs listed in the plan details as long as your requirements don’t change and your selected funeral director carries out your funeral.
The plan can also include an allowance towards third party costs such as the fees for cremation or burial, medical fees and payment to a minister or officiant. These costs are outside of our control. If these costs, as listed in the plan details, are not covered by the plan value at the time of need, there will be a balance to pay. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for more information.
Can I cancel my plan?
Yes, you can cancel your plan at any time – Terms and Conditions apply.
Can I pay for my plan by instalments?
Yes, you are able to pay over a range of periods. There is an additional cost for paying by instalments and Terms and Conditions apply.
What happens if I die abroad?
The plan does not cover the cost of a funeral abroad, or the cost of repatriating the deceased. It is therefore important that your travel insurance policy covers this.
Taking out a plan is easy
1. Have a think about how you want to be remembered and decide what services you require.
2. Next, choose whether you want to make a single payment or spread the cost and pay by monthly instalments.
3. Finally, get in touch to complete the application process to take out a plan.
Terms and Conditions apply to funeral plans – please ask us if you have any questions.
We're Here For You
Hedley Jackson Funeral Directors are here for you any time day or night for immediate help or advice. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate in getting in touch.
Help with loss and bereavement
Tel: 01708 847422
THE ESSENTIAL PLAN
THE CLASSIC PLAN
THE PREMIER PLAN
The services of your funeral director
Provision of the necessary funeral arrangements
Professional advice on certification and registration of death
Conveyance of the deceased to the funeral directors premises (within 10 mile radius)
Care of the deceased until the cremation takes place
A simple coffin
A veneered coffin
A superior veneered coffin
A hearse to convey the deceased to the nearest crematorium
Provision of one limousine for family and friends
Provision of two limousines for family and friends
A contribution towards the fees payable to third parties
An option to view the deceased
The collection and administration of charitable donations
Funeral directors costs
Contribution to third party fees
Management fee
£220.00
TOTAL PRICE PLAN
THE ESSENTIAL PLAN
THE CLASSIC PLAN
THE PREMIER PLAN
Cost of plan (single payment)
£221.52
First payment (includes management fee)
35 payments of
£68.16
£2,673.76
£323.76
£515.28
59 payments of
£44.73
About our plan provider
About Ecclesiastical Planning Services
Our pre-paid funeral plans are provided by a trusted national provider, Ecclesiastical Planning Services.
As one of the UK’s leading funeral plan providers and part of a specialist, UK-based financial services group, Ecclesiastical Planning Services has supported pre-payment funeral plans since 1992. When you take out a funeral plan with us, Ecclesiastical Planning Services arranges for the funds to be securely held in individual whole of life assurance policies. Every penny of the full value of your plan, excluding the management fee, is ring-fenced and cannot be used for anything but your funeral when the time comes.
Ecclesiastical Planning Services is part of a large Group that gives available profits to charity and is proud to have been named the UK’s 4th largest corporate donor to charities (2021/22). In addition, Ecclesiastical Planning Services is recognised by the National Association of Funeral Directors for treating customers fairly, and offering funeral plans which are financially secure and responsibly administered (2022).
- The Directory of Social Change, The UK Guide to Company Giving 2021/22.
National Association of Funeral Directors
The Funeral Director Code guides the actions, behaviour and standards of NAFD funeral home and supplier members. It is designed to help those in funeral services to act in the public interest and aspire to the highest professional standards.
British Institute of Funeral Directors
Since 1982, the BIFD has grown into one of the leading providers of education within the funeral service, and its Diploma in Funeral Service is the highest qualification available to those in the profession.