Golden Charter

Golden Charter is a Private limited Company based in Glasgow. 

Founded in 1989 Golden Charter work with independent funeral directors across the UK.

Depending on how the customer pays for the funeral plan - either paying all in one go or in monthly payments - the money is either put into a trust or to Phoenix Life Insurance.

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Funeral plans and wills

Golden Charter

Select (Burial)

2 stars
Are all the main costs guaranteed in the plan? i
3rd party costs allowance i £1,100.00
Price i £4,085.00
What index is the disbursement allowance linked to? i Non-contractual
Are Minister/Celebrant fees included in the plan? i
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25
At what times may the deceased be visited in the chapel of rest? i Any time by appointment
What type of coffin is included in the plan? i High Quality
Is a hearse included? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How many days after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30

Golden Charter

Premier (Burial)

2 stars
Are all the main costs guaranteed in the plan? i
3rd party costs allowance i £1,100.00
Price i £4,335.00
What index is the disbursement allowance linked to? i Non-contractual
Are Minister/Celebrant fees included in the plan? i
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25
At what times may the deceased be visited in the chapel of rest? i Any time by appointment
What type of coffin is included in the plan? i Superior
Is a hearse included? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How many days after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30

Golden Charter

Select (Cremation)

2 stars
Are all the main costs guaranteed in the plan? i
3rd party costs allowance i £1,100.00
Price i £4,085.00
What index is the disbursement allowance linked to? i Non-contractual
Are Minister/Celebrant fees included in the plan? i
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25
At what times may the deceased be visited in the chapel of rest? i Any time by appointment
What type of coffin is included in the plan? i High Quality
Is a hearse included? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How many days after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30

Golden Charter

Premier (Cremation)

2 stars
Are all the main costs guaranteed in the plan? i
3rd party costs allowance i £1,100.00
Price i £4,335.00
What index is the disbursement allowance linked to? i Non-contractual
Are Minister/Celebrant fees included in the plan? i
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25
At what times may the deceased be visited in the chapel of rest? i Any time by appointment
What type of coffin is included in the plan? i Superior
Is a hearse included? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How many days after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30

Golden Charter

Value (Cremation)

1 stars
Are all the main costs guaranteed in the plan? i
3rd party costs allowance i £800.00
Price i £3,130.00
What index is the disbursement allowance linked to? i Non-contractual
Are Minister/Celebrant fees included in the plan? i
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25
At what times may the deceased be visited in the chapel of rest? i Any time by appointment
What type of coffin is included in the plan? i Basic
Is a hearse included? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How many days after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30

Golden Charter

Standard (Burial)

1 stars
Are all the main costs guaranteed in the plan? i
3rd party costs allowance i £1,100.00
Price i £3,730.00
What index is the disbursement allowance linked to? i Non-contractual
Are Minister/Celebrant fees included in the plan? i
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25
At what times may the deceased be visited in the chapel of rest? i Any time by appointment
What type of coffin is included in the plan? i Simple
Is a hearse included? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How many days after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30

Golden Charter

Value (Burial)

1 stars
Are all the main costs guaranteed in the plan? i
3rd party costs allowance i £800.00
Price i £3,130.00
What index is the disbursement allowance linked to? i Non-contractual
Are Minister/Celebrant fees included in the plan? i
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25
At what times may the deceased be visited in the chapel of rest? i Any time by appointment
What type of coffin is included in the plan? i Basic
Is a hearse included? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How many days after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30

Golden Charter

Standard (Cremation)

1 stars
Are all the main costs guaranteed in the plan? i
3rd party costs allowance i £1,100.00
Price i £3,730.00
What index is the disbursement allowance linked to? i Non-contractual
Are Minister/Celebrant fees included in the plan? i
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25
At what times may the deceased be visited in the chapel of rest? i Any time by appointment
What type of coffin is included in the plan? i Simple
Is a hearse included? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How many days after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30

Direct cremation prepaid plans

Golden Charter

Basic Plan

1 stars
Are doctors fees and cremation fees included in the plan? i
How far may the deceased be transported (miles) for collection after death before extra costs incurred? i 25 miles
Price i £1,785.00
3rd party costs allowance i £500.00
Are doctors' fees for cremation covered by the plan? i
Is it free of charge to collect the body from a private home or nursing home? i
Can the deceased be collected from their home at any time? i Office hours
Are ashes delivered for free? i
Cancellation fee i £285.00
How long after taking out the plan can customers cancel and get a full refund? i 30 days