The Bespoke Service

The Bespoke Service offers the complete flexibility of choice in creating as individual and unique a funeral service as you would like, befitting to the personality of you or the person you are planning ahead for. We will take care of every detail.

Your loved one’s funeral can take place at a host of venues, from a traditional Church or at the crematorium. There are unique venues such as the funeral taking place at a race track or a marquee overlooking a beautiful vista. The options are vast and your funeral director can discuss everything with you in detail.

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When my wife's sister died as Covid was striking in March last year, organising her funeral from a distance appeared daunting. However from my first meeting with Joe, then Amy, Tom and Kate (on the day of the small funeral) the service and care we received has been simply exceptional. We were only able to intern her ashes on Friday, but throughout the standards have remained extremely professional and sympathetic and the new family memorial stones provide a beautiful lasting tribute.
Thank you all so much!

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The Bespoke Service Pricing

This is an indicative pricing example. Items can be removed, amended, or other personalisation choices included.

Our Charges - £3,150

Professional Services

Preparation & Presentation

Conveying Your Loved One Into Our Care

Chapel of Rest

Bosworth/Burbage Oak Veneered Coffin

Motor Hearse

Provision of 1 Limousine

Conductor & Pall Bearers

Online Obituary

Collecting Cremated Remains

Bereavement Support

Third-Party Charges - £1,680

Minister / Officiant

£250

Crematorium Fee

£1,165

Floral Tribute

£135

25 x Bespoke Orders of Service

£130

Arrangement Fees

Golden Charter Arrangement Fee

£325

G. Seller Arrangement Fee

£50

Details on services offered can be viewed by selecting the circle "i" icons.

£5,205

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There will only be more to pay at the time of the funeral if the third party costs exceed the itemised allowance when you buy your plan, or if the costs increase by more than the growth of your plan.

Golden Charter charges an arrangement fee of £325.00 and is included in the price shown below.

G. Seller charges a one-off arrangement fee of £50.00 to set up your plan which includes all appointments, administration and liaison of getting your funeral plan put together. This fee is paid directly to G. Seller and is included in the price shown below.

Payment Options

Single Payment Option *

You make a one-off single payment.

12 Monthly Payment Option*

If you would prefer to spread the cost, you can pay over 12 monthly payments by Direct Debit at no extra charge. You will be covered once all payments are made.

12 Months

Total	£5155.00
G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller)	£50.00
Deposit	£49.00
12 Monthly Payments Of	£425.50

Instalment Payment Options *

Spread the cost over a period of between 2 & 15 years, depending on your current age. There is an instalment charge included within the monthly payment amounts, you must be 78 or younger to select this option and no older than 80 at the end of your chosen payment term.

2 Years

Total	£5410.60
G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller)	£50.00
Instalment Charge	£255.60
Minimum Deposit	£49.00
24 Monthly Payments Of	£223.40

5 Years

Total	£5833.60
G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller)	£50.00
Instalment Charge	£678.60
Minimum Deposit	£49.00
60 Monthly Payments Of	£96.41

10 Years

Total	£6608.20
G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller)	£50.00
Instalment Charge	£1,453.20
Minimum Deposit	£49.00
120 Monthly Payments Of	£54.66

15 Years

Total	£7447.00
G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller)	£50.00
Instalment Charge	£2292
Minimum Deposit	£49.00
180 Monthly Payments Of	£41.10

* All payment options include £325 Golden Charter Arrangement Fee and £50 G Seller Arrangement Fee. Please read the Golden Charter Funeral Plan Terms and Conditions.

Installment charges may vary based on the specifics of each plan, as they are calculated individually according to the date of birth provided.

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The Barsby Catering Suite

Located in Hinckley’s Historic Druid Quarter, the elegant Barsby Suite provides a tranquil place for family and friends to come together, with our menus catering for a wide variety of tastes.

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Personalisation Options

There are lots of ways to personalise your funeral plan, such as:

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Choice of Venue

Church

The funeral can take place at a Church of your choice.

Choice of Venue

Crematorium

The funeral can take place completely at the crematorium of your choice.

Choice of Venue

Race Track

The funeral can take place at a wide range of venues. This could include a race track for someone who was a motorsport enthusiast.

Floral Tribute

We can provide a wide range of floral tributes. We have a comprehensive brochure that your funeral director can go through with you to select what tribute you'd like.

Funeral Stationery

We can provide a wide range of bespoke and personal funeral stationery. These include orders of service, attendance cards, memorial portrait photos, memory boards, bookmarks and memorial cards.

Family Pall Bearers

Carrying a loved one's coffin can be a really powerful and personal way to convey them on their last journey. We strongly recommend to do a practice with us before the day of the funeral.

Dove Release

Dove releases can be arranged for the funeral. This can range from a single dove to 20. You have the choice of whether you'd like to personally release them or whether they are all released independently.

Bugler

We can arrange for a bugler to be present at the funeral.

Piper

We can arrange for a bagpiper to play at the funeral.

Live Music

Live music makes a real difference to the funeral. There is a wide variety of options for live music. These could include a singer, a choir, a harpist or a brass band to name just a few.

High-Quality Catering

We can provide catering and catering attendants to look after everything. This can take place at the onsite Barsby Catering Suite, at other venues of your choice or in your own home.

TV Hire

We have a freestanding television that can be hired for the funeral and/or the reception to incorporate a slideshow of photos.

Venue Dressing

Personalise your venue decor to make it a truly memorable funeral reception.

Other Pre-Paid Funeral Plan Types

There are a range of other types of funeral options. For more information, please select one of the following choices.

Funeral Plans Compared

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Frequently Asked Questions

An Independent Way Funeral Plan is available to all UK residents, regardless of age or state of health. If you choose to pay by the Instalment Payment Option then you must be aged under 78 at the start date of your funeral plan and pay the total cost by your 80th birthday.

If your personal circumstances change, please contact us or Golden Charter for further assistance.

Please make sure your next of kin or family know that you have a funeral plan. When you sadly pass away, your loved one will need to contact G. Seller and we will take care of everything.

If you intend to travel overseas, we recommend you make sure your travel or medical insurance policy includes cover for repatriation to the UK. Your funeral plan covers the cost of transportation of the deceased person from a UK mainland airport or port to the G. Seller’s funeral home.

This will depend on the type of payment method you have chosen. Please refer to the key features document for more information.

Key Features Terms and Conditions Golden Charter OCT2023 (PDF)

You can transfer the benefit of your funeral plan to a nominated family member or friend who passes away before you, once the total cost of the plan has been paid. There could be increased transportation costs if the nominated family member or friend live a distance away from G. Seller or you may ask to appoint a different funeral director in that instance. Please speak to G. Seller’s funeral planning consultants to ask whether this would be the case in that instance.

Yes, the plan holder’s representative section will need to be filled out on the application and all correspondence will be sent to you.

Please let Golden Charter know you are moving out of the area. You will have the option to move your funeral plan, however, G. Seller are willing to look after you in other parts of the country as we promised so please do contact us in this instance. This may incur additional costs but G. Seller will confirm this with you based on your situation.

If you cancel within 30 days, a full refund of your payment will be made. For details of the cancellation terms after 30 days of receiving your plan documents, please see the key features document.

Key Features Terms and Conditions Golden Charter OCT2023 (PDF)

Funeral Plan Enquiry Form

To make an enquiry regarding our funeral plans please complete the fields as required along with details of your enquiry, and we will contact you shortly. Fields marked with * are mandatory and must be completed.

Funeral Wishes

Not sure whether a pre-paid funeral plan is right for you?

We are proud to offer a free service to keep your funeral wishes on file for you!

Our fully trained team would be more than happy to arrange to meet in one of our offices or in the comfort of your own home to go through everything in detail.

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