Funeral Assist

Funeral Assist brought to you by AXA Sun Life Services plc, trading as Sun Life Direct and The Co-operative Funeralcare is a plan which enables you to put some  essential cremation funeral arrangements in place to help your family at a difficult time. Have a look below to see what is included.

You simply pay a fixed monthly premium into a life insurance policy from AXA Sun Life plc. Then on your death as long as you've had the plan for at least two years the cash sum will be paid to the Co-operative Funeralcare and the funeral services will be provided.Monthly premiums will never go up so you won't have to worry about future price rises. You need to be sure you can pay your premiums for life as if you stopped the funeral services wouldn't be provided and you won't get anything back.

As long as you're aged 50 to 80 you're guaranteed to be accepted onto the Plan without answering any medical questions.

 

What's included in Funeral Assist?

 

Transportation of deceased:

• Transfer of deceased within mainland Great Britain and Northern Ireland to a resting place within a 50 mile radius
• Care of the deceased, including embalming where necessary.

 

Support for the family:

• Confidential advice on the registration of the death
• Preparation and distribution of all necessary documentation
• Liaison with third parties such as doctors, crematorium and ministers / officiants to make the funeral arrangements
• Provision of helpful literature and bereavement advice
• Help on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

 

A dignified resting place:

• Coffin - maple effect with matt finish and name plate
• Viewing for family members/relatives at a chapel of rest.

 

Arrangements for a Cremation Funeral:

• Provision of a hearse, with necessary attendants at the funeral
• Mutual agreement on time and date of cremation funeral
• Choice of route for funeral procession to/from local Crematorium.

What's not included in Funeral Assist?

 

The following are not included in Funeral Assist, but can be arranged at an additional cost at the time of the funeral.

• Disbursements  - the fees paid to the crematorium, Minister/officiants and doctors
• Transportation of the deceased outside the 50 mile radius
• Limousine(s) or transport for the family
• Transportation of the deceased outside mainland Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Floral tributes
• Refreshments after the funeral
• Newspaper notice
• Church service
• A memorial

 

If you'd prefer funeral cover that offers your family a little more help, please take a look at our Funeral Plan, which includes the payment of disbursements.

 

 

This website contains information on how Funeral Assist works. As the website does not contain advice, you need to be satisfied this type of policy meets your needs. If you are unsure and need advice, please visit www.unbiased.co.uk to find an Independent Financial Adviser in your area - you may have to pay for the financial advice provided. Alternatively, if you have any questions about the plan, you can call us on 0800 904 7674.