Planning Your Own Funeral
Planning your own funeral in advance can reduce stress for your family and ensure your wishes are clearly followed. This guide brings together practical advice on arranging, personalising and paying for a funeral, with links to step-by-step resources to help you make informed choices.
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Have you considered your own funeral?
Planning your own funeral in advance can save time, money and stress for your family after your passing. It allows you to create your perfect service so that you can be remembered according to your wishes. Planning your funeral also takes some of the weight off your family’s shoulders, as they’ll have fewer difficult decisions to make at an emotional time.
But it may seem a little daunting, especially as there are so many options available and many different elements to consider. That’s why we have compiled a series of useful 'how to' guides to help you choose your own funeral arrangements and make the occasion personal to you.
How to arrange your own funeral
Arranging your own funeral means that you can design it as you want and ensure that your wishes will be clear, even after you’re gone. Whether you plan your funeral down to the last detail or just put a few pointers in place, doing so will lighten the load on your loved ones when the time comes.
Read our simples guides for more information on how to arrange your own funeral.
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Guidance on how to arrange a funeral, for yourself or a loved one. |
A breakdown of funeral costs and a simple calculator to estimate the fees to be paid. |
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How to choose a funeral director Guidance on what to look for when a funeral director. |
How to pay for your own funeral Discover the different ways you can cover the price of your funeral and the pros of doing so. |
Find out more about why a joint funeral plan may be worth considering. |
Read our guide to choosing the right funeral plan for your parent |
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Explore your choices when it comes to the kind of service you'd like. |
A guide to woodland burials - an eco-friendly and more sustainable funeral option. |
A complete guide to the cremation process in the UK to help you understand what's involved. |
How to find your nearest crematorium How to find your nearest crematorium. |
How to make your funeral more ‘you’
While thinking of ideas for your own funeral may feel strange, it really isn’t. These are the little details that make the service more special and more “you” for the people who love you most. Deciding on elements such as the music or readings in advance can also give you the peace of mind that you will be remembered in the way you’d like to be.
If you’d like your funeral to reflect you and your life, use our guides to help personalise your service and help make it as unique as you are.
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A guide to the many elements of a funeral that can be made more personal to you. |
A compilation of the top 10 most popular hymns sung at a funeral. |
Some popular choices for funeral songs, with a few surprises thrown in. |
A selection of some of our favourite funeral poems. |
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Be inspired by this stunning array of funeral flowers for all tastes. |
How to choose a coffin that suits you – from the traditional to the eco-friendly. |
Tips on how to write a eulogy for yourself or for a loved one. |
How to make a Will and get your affairs in order, including arrangements for your funeral. |
How to pay for your own funeral
The stark reality is that the cost of dying has been increasing year on year. That’s why it may be worth considering paying for your funeral in advance and fixing the cost at today’s prices.
Take a look at the different ways you can pay for your funeral now or leave a cash gift that could be put towards funeral costs.
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Monthly funeral plans |
Direct cremation |
Over 50 life insurance |
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