Sun Life Direct: Funeral Plan

Product profile

Description 

You pay a fixed monthly premium into a life insurance policy. 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.

Age

50 to 80 wanting a cremation – not a burial

Benefits

• Guarantee acceptance  

• No medical and no health questions

• Premiums that never change

• Transfer of deceased within mainland to a resting place within a 50-mile radius

• Care of the deceased, including embalming

• Confidential advice on the registration of the death

• Preparation and distribution of all necessary documentation

• Liaison with third parties such as doctors, crematorium and minister or officiant to make the funeral arrangements

• Provision of helpful, appropriate literature and bereavement advice (via professional organisations)

• 24 / 7 helpline

• Coffin (lined and fitted) - wood effect with matt finish with flat lid and sides, with nameplate

• Visiting the chapel of rest at any time (by prior appointment)

• Hearse and necessary attendants at the funeral

• Choice of route for funeral procession to/from local crematorium

• Fees for cremation and service at a local crematorium

• Doctor's medical certificate fees

• Minister or officiant’s fee

Not covered

• Burial

• Transportation of the deceased from outside of mainland, including ferry or airfares if necessary

• Transportation outside the 50-mile

• Limousine(s) or transport for the family

• Floral tributes

• Newspaper notice

• Refreshments after the funeral

• Church service

• A memorial

Option

Single payment

Last updated: 5 October 2010