Avalon Funeral Plans has been in business for over 25 years, working with local, independent Funeral Directors. They have helped over 70,000 people with a pre-paid funeral plans.
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Cremation Only Plan
Cremation only with none of the traditional funeral services. It includes the collection of the deceased in a suitable dignified vehicle from the place of death, the provision of a standard coffin and all third-party costs covered.
Total cost £1,895 (monthly £17.16)
Cremation with Service Plan
A family-organised service at the crematorium of your choice. It includes Funeral Director support and guidance, provision of a standard coffin and all third-party costs covered.
Monthly cost £25.67
Balmoral Service Plan
A simple funeral plan that covers all the essentials and includes a simple wood effect coffin and a hearse. This plan offers the choice between burial and cremation with provision for funeral director’s services.
Total cost £3,645 (monthly £35.06)
Highgrove Funeral Plan
A popular mid-range, standard funeral plan featuring a quality coffin, hearse and following limousine. Includes essential funeral and funeral home arrangements.
Total cost £3,995 (monthly £38.52)
Windsor Way Funeral Plan
A premium funeral plan with comprehensive attention to all the essential funeral arrangements and funeral director services, including a high quality veneer coffin, hearse and two following limousines.
Total cost £4,245 (monthly £40.99)
Other Services
The company offers European Funeral Plans for expats living in Spain, Mallorca and the Canary Islands, Tenerife, Portugal and Cyprus.
Avalon Reviews and Ratings
Online reviews for Beyond are generally excellent with users praising the service and high support levels offered, with representatives explaining things clearly and professionally. Negative comments are more frequent on Facebook however, with several people alluding to the company cold calling people, or products being mis-sold.
Trustpilot– 4.8/5 (based on 2176 reviews)
Facebook – 2.1/5 (based on 14 reviews)
Pros
- Different pricing plans to suit different requirements
- Award winning services
- The ‘Avalon Promise’ covers your funeral plan should you pass away before your plan is fully paid
- Regulated and protected by the Funeral Planning Authority
- The company works with over 1,800 local, independent Funeral Directors
- Payment can be in full or spread across monthly instalments
- No health checks or age restrictions
Cons
- Some complaints about poor customer service and pestering cold callers
Website: Avalon Funeral Plans