An unattended funeral is where there is a cremation or burial without any family or friends present.
There is much confusion on what is included in this type of service and is often referred to as a ‘direct cremation,’ a ‘pure cremation,’ or a ‘direct burial.’ In reality all these terms mean the same thing and describe a funeral with nobody in attendance.
The consideration of choosing an unattended funeral is often created through feeling that there would be less fuss, reducing financial burden or your loved one thinking they are saving you a lot of upset.
There has been some research into the reasons why someone chooses the unattended option and the potential impact this can have on those individuals impacted by their loved ones death.
A funeral service where people can attend doesn’t have to be traditional, it could be a celebration of life, taking place at somewhere of your choosing such as a marquee in a location overlooking a beautiful vista that the person loved or a race track, just to name a few. The important thing to stress is that a funeral doesn’t have to be a formal, rigid event, it can be whatever is befitting to you and your loved one.
An unattended service is the right option for some people. We always advise that there is an open conversation with loved one's to make sure they are aware what this service is, if this is the right type of service for you all and whether it will affect their ability to grieve with the absence of any ceremony.
Regardless of your choice, G. Seller are here to give you and your loved one professional and compassionate care, always treating your loved one with dignity and respect.
There are a large number of van operators, with the reality that they will leave your loved one in a mortuary for several weeks, then driving hundreds of miles away with a van full of other families deceased loved ones. This couldn’t be further from the truth with G. Seller, we look after your loved one at our funeral home in Hinckley, personally deal with you to put the required paperwork together, arrange the cremation locally and personally collect their cremated remains into our care. We use a hearse and an appropriately uniformed team. We are passionate about doing everything with care and compassion.
It is your choice of whether to choose this service, it is just so important to consider the potential impacts as there is only one chance to lay your loved one to rest.
If you felt that the unattended service is the right service for you and your loved one, but still wanted to have another form of goodbye you could consider arranging a memorial service, which could take place at The Barsby Service Chapel, a local venue or Church at a later date to allow family and friends to come together. G. Seller can arrange this all for you and we’d be happy to provide an itemised quotation for you.
I can't thank G. Seller enough for the kindness and respect shown to us on the death of my husband. They helped the family through what has been the most difficult time of my life. Thank you Kevin and all the team at Sellers.
This is an indicative pricing example. Items can be removed, amended, or other personalisation choices included.
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.
You make a one-off single payment.
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.
| Total | £2786.00 |
|---|---|
| G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller) | £50.00 |
| Deposit | £49.00 |
| 12 Monthly Payments Of | £223.92 |
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 based on your age and the term you select. You must be aged 78 at the start of your plan and pay the total cost by your 80th Birthday.
| Total | £2926.20 |
|---|---|
| G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller) | £50.00 |
| Instalment Charge | £140.20* |
| Minimum Deposit | £49.00 |
| 24 Monthly Payments Of | £117.80 |
| Total | £3157.80 |
|---|---|
| G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller) | £50.00 |
| Instalment Charge | £371.80* |
| Minimum Deposit | £49.00 |
| 60 Monthly Payments Of | £50.98 |
| Total | £3577.80 |
|---|---|
| G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller) | £50.00 |
| Instalment Charge | £791.80* |
| Minimum Deposit | £49.00 |
| 120 Monthly Payments Of | £28.99 |
| Total | £4035.60 |
|---|---|
| G. Seller Arrangement Fee (paid directly to G. Seller) | £50.00 |
| Instalment Charge | £1249.60* |
| Minimum Deposit | £49.00 |
| 180 Monthly Payments Of | £21.87 |
* 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. The instalment charges above are based on a 31 Year old. Please get in contact to discuss a quote.
Our counsellors can provide a range of services to any next of kin & other members of the families we've been privileged to serve. Support is there if you need it, without any pressure or obligation.
There are a range of other types of funeral options. For more information, please select one of the following choices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
