How I Locked in My Funeral Costs (and Why I’m So Glad I Did) 

> It’s a conversation most families avoid… until it’s too late. 

In the UK, the average funeral now costs £4,141. When no plan is in place, loved ones are left not only grieving—but scrambling to cover costs, make decisions, and handle details during one of the most emotional times in their lives.

But there is a way to spare them that burden.

✅ If You’re Aged 50–80, This Could Change Everything

A growing number of Brits are choosing low-cost, government-regulated funeral plans that:

• Lock in today’s prices before they rise again
• Requires no intrusive medical exams
• Protects your family from unexpected expenses
• Lets you decide how you want to be remembered—on your terms

“After putting off the process for a while, we finally asked for Avalon to come and explain their plans to us. They were very thorough and informative. The whole process was straightforward, and we felt no pressure at all. As a result, my partner and I both have peace of mind.”

— Dave, 2025

Imagine this…

The day comes, and everything is taken care of.

No stress. No costs. Just peace of mind for the people you love most.

By now, you’re probably wondering:

“Is this something I should look into at my age?”

Let’s put it this way—the earlier you act, the lower your payments.

Delay, and not only could the prices rise, but you risk leaving your family with difficult choices.

That’s why smart seniors across the UK are taking action today.

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There’s no obligation, no pressure. Just clear, honest information.

All you need to do is answer a few simple questions to see if you qualify.

* We Proudly Evidence All Our Claims: 

This page is provided by way of information only, and the legal terms and conditions that apply to any funeral plan will be set out in the Terms & Conditions and The Funeral Plan Summary for each plan which can be found here.  

• Percentage of ‘funerals with a service’ taken from SunLife’s Cost of Dying Report 2024 https://www.sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs/ 
• Current cost of funerals taken from SunLife’s Cost of Dying Report 2024 https://www.sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs/ 
• Projection of funeral costs in 2028 taken from SunLife’s Cost of Dying Report 2024 https://www.sunlife.co.uk/funeral-costs/ 
• ‘Avalon Promise’ – The Avalon Promise commences if you die as a result of an accident at anytime or if you pass away before your plan is fully paid after your plan has been in place for 12 months or more in the UK and 18 months or more for one of our Europe plans. If you don’t keep up your payments your plan may be cancelled. Full details of the Avalon Promise can be found in the UK plan Terms and Conditions 
• ‘Rated Excellent’ claim is based on a 4.9/5 rating on Trustpilot with more than 4,100 reviews and having supported more than 105,000 families over the last 30+ years.   
• Avalon was awarded ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at the Personal Finance Awards in the UK every year between 2019-2023. 
• Cremation Plans From as Little as £15.98 - For the purchase of the Direct Cremation Plan (GB) (Plan price £1675) and if you pay a £60 deposit. If you choose a 15-year term, you will pay an instalment charge of £1259.70 on top of the plan price leaving a total payable of £2934.70 – which is £15.98 for 180 months. You can reduce the instalment charge by paying a larger deposit and paying over fewer years.
• Seniors Saving £2220 - For the purchase of the Direct Cremation Plan (GB) (Plan price £1675) compared to the price of the Standard Funeral Plan (UK) (Plan Price £3895).  The price difference between the two plans is £2220.
• 56% Cheaper - For the purchase of the Direct Cremation Plan (GB) (Plan price £1675) compared to the price of the Standard Funeral Plan (UK) (Plan Price £3895).  The price difference between the two plans is 56% less.