Geoff Leather, Independent Funeral Director, Isle of Wight

	45 Upper St. James' Street Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1LG
	Tel: 01983 529090 Fax: 01983 528585 (24 hours)
	40 Place Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7UB
Email:	Tel: 01983 292932 (24 hours)

THE PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLAN

Most of us, as we get older, expect to provide the money to meet our funeral expenses. We're not morbid. It's to do with independence and responsibility. Leaving everything in order for our relatives and friends. We don't often talk about it - because there's no need to - but the fact is that funerals cost money, and we want to take care of the cost.
Funeral prepayment plans are an increasingly popular way to deal with the costs in advance but, as with most things, it pays to shop around. Not all plans are the same: not all have the same levels of security, some are much better value than others, and some do not even tell you who the funeral director will be until after you have paid.

Having researched the various plans available, we are pleased to offer The Pre-paid Funeral Plan, which has the following practical benefits:

·	You pay for the funeral director's services at today's price, regardless of when the funeral may be needed. Each plan also includes a realistic contribution towards other necessary expenses, such as crematorium or cemetery fees.
·	You choose what kind of funeral you want instead of your family having to guess.
·	Total security - your payments are placed in a trust fund.
·	The service is provided by an independent funeral director with an established reputation. If you leave the Island you can transfer your plan, through a network of professional firms across the UK.
·	Your relatives will be spared a major expense at the time of the funeral.
·	You can purchase the plan with a once-only payment or by instalments - which ever suits you best.
If you would like further information about The Pre-paid Funeral Plan, in confidence and with no obligation, please telephone or call in to our office. We can also give you a checklist of things to look for if you are considering other plans. No interview is necessary, although we are always pleased to offer help and advice.

Geoff Leather, Independent Funeral Director, Isle of Wight