PLEASE NOTE

It is important for you to know that we make Funeral arrangements on your behalf in good faith and on the understanding that what you tell us is correct. If however for whatever reason the D.S.S. refuse to contribute towards either the full or partial cost of the funeral arrangements, then you are personally liable for the outstanding account in respect of the funeral arrangements you have accepted responsibility for.

RESIDENCE TEST: The deceased must be seen to be ordinarily resident in the UK at time of death (the funeral must also take place in the UK)

ELIGIBILITY - PRIORITY ORDER: The surviving partner should be the responsible person. If there is no partner then, to, the claim to succeed, parents and all adult children of the deceased or their own partners must be in receipt of a qualifying benefit and be without excessive savings. This is irrespective of UK residency to, the above relatives, irrespective of wills, executorship or the wishes and instructions of the deceased.

ELIGIBILITY - ABSENT PARENT TEST: When single parent, in receipt of a qualifying benefit, arranges the funeral of a child or stillborn baby, the Adjudication Officer will have to investigate the absent parent (who would need to be also in receipt of a qualifying benefit). The claim will fail if the absent parent lives abroad or has savings.

CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS FUNERAL EXPENSES: Any contribution from relatives (of the client or of the deceased) will be deducted from the award. Similarly, donations from the charity will be likewise deducted from the maximum of £700.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As we have always maintained the highest possible standards for a reasonable charge to the family, we are unable to offer any discount on the total cost of a funeral. However, if the account remains unsettled for more that TWELVE WEEKS after it is invoiced to you, there will be a flat rate interest of 10% added to the total sum and a further 10% flat rate interest will be added at 6 monthly intervals thereafter. If you are instructing a solicitor to handle the estate, please ensure they know of the time limit. You may wish to pay the account personally and claim from the estate to avoid the flat interest rate of 10%. APR 22%.

We are licensed by the Office of Fair Trading for consumer credit agreements, license number 430641.

We accept payment by or cash or cheque.

Installment facility available subject to status over 12 months by direct debit at competitive rates. Please ask for details.