At The Martins, we firmly believe that everyone should be able to afford to give their loved ones a meaningful farewell. Through the Golden Charter we can help you make arrangements for your service, the smart way. With funeral prices on the increase, there\u2019s no better time than now to consider a pre-paid funeral plan for yourself or someone you love.<\/p>\n

5 reasons why more people than ever are planning ahead<\/h3>\n

A funeral plan is a safe, simple way to plan ahead and help secure peace of mind, for you and your family. And whatever your reason for planning ahead, with the personal care and attention of The Martins Funeral Directors, you\u2019re in the best of hands \u2013 that\u2019s a promise.<\/p>\n

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1. You\u2019ll fix your funeral director\u2019s costs at today\u2019s prices<\/strong>
   \nAnd that\u2019s important. You might be surprised to hear that the average cost of a funeral has gone up by 55% in less than 10 years1<\/sup>. It means there\u2019s no guarantee that, when the time comes, your savings or over 50s insurance policy will cover the cost of your funeral.<\/p>\n
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   Nobody wants their family to face money worries in the future. A funeral plan lets you fix the cost of the funeral director\u2019s services covered by your plan at today\u2019s prices. Even if prices rise in the future, once your plan is paid for^{2<\/sup> you\u2019ll have the reassurance of knowing there\u2019s nothing more to pay for these services \u2013 guaranteed.<\/li>\n}

2. Help protect your family from worry and expense
   \nA plan isn\u2019t just an easy way to beat rising prices. It\u2019s also a chance to do something amazing for your family at a difficult time. With a plan in place you can help save your family from money worries or stressful decisions about funeral arrangements in the future. That could mean a lot to them \u2013 and be a real comfort to you now, too.<\/li>\n
3. Arrange your funeral, your way
   \nOne of the best things about a Golden Charter plan is that you can choose the send off you want. When the time comes, everything will be taken care of by us. It means you and your family can be certain of a truly personal service when it matters most.<\/li>\n
4. You\u2019re in the hands of a trusted local expert
   \nWhen you\u2019re thinking about something as important as your funeral, it makes sense to talk to the experts. As a trusted local funeral director, we\u2019ll take care of every aspect of your plan in a personal way, taking the time to understand your needs and find the plan that suits you exactly.<\/p>\n
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5. The security of a leading funeral plan provider
   \nThe plans we offer are provided by Golden Charter \u2013 one of the UK\u2019s largest funeral plan providers4<\/sup>.Over 700,000 people have already trusted them with their funeral arrangements 5. It means your plan offers the best of both worlds \u2013 the personal service and care of a trusted local funeral director, and the reassurance of a leading plan provider<\/p>\n
   Act now for one less thing to worry about. We are ready to help you.<\/div>\n

   Our funeral plans are available to everyone, including those under 50 and regardless of state of health. So why not take the first step today? There\u2019s no commitment and no obligation, just the chance to find out more.<\/div>\n

   Request your free information pack call us now on 01293 552 345, call into our office or complete the form on this page.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   1.SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2020. 2. Or after 2 years\u2019 consecutive payments when paying by the fixed monthly payment option. 3. Based on independent research by CJM Research between October and December 2019 (sample size 662). 4. Based on recent market share of funeral plans sold. For details please see Funeral Planning Authority statistics 2018 at funeralplanningauthority.co.uk<\/a> statistics and Golden Charter Annual Review 2018\/19 at goldencharter.co.uk<\/a>. 5. 722,434 customers at 29 August 2019<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

   *Fully guaranteed option \u2013 For an additional sum, you can add a guarantee to your plan that will ensure there\u2019s nothing more to pay for third party costs. So, no matter how much these fees increase in the future, your family will have nothing more to pay. The guarantee is only available to those aged 50 and over who choose a cremation.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n