Looking for a funeral plan?
Good for you.
Planning ahead for your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and caring things you can do for those you’ll be leaving behind.
Many never get around to discussing their wishes with loved ones, and it can lead to all sorts of worry and anxiety when the time comes.
It’s super simple
There are no complicated medical forms to complete. Our funeral plans cover your funeral costs (as specified in the plan paperwork) as long as we carry out the funeral and your requirements don’t change. For more information, please download our funeral plans brochure.
It’s a sensible idea
Simple, straightforward and a great way to remove worry, while providing real financial savings too. It lets you pre-plan your funeral, including any special wishes. Removing the financial burden for those you’ve left behind. It means you can choose your funeral director in advance. A funeral plan ensures your family has access to expert help and support at a difficult time.
Funeral Plan Prices
Click below to find out more about our funeral plans, and buy online.
Tailored Bespoke Funeral Plan
If a set cremation plan does not meet your requirements, or you need a plan for a burial, then our Bespoke Funeral Plan could be for you.
- You can build a Bespoke funeral plan exactly how you want it.
- With our Bespoke plan you can include any coffin from our range.
- A burial can be included within this plan.
- You can pay by a lump sum, monthly instalments or a combination of both.
Affric Cremation Funeral Plan
£1,620
The Affric Funeral Plan is our low cost direct cremation-only plan with no funeral service.
- While this is an unattended funeral, you’ll still receive our outstanding professionalism and care.
- This plan includes all our Professional fees, a coffin and the cremation fee.
- You can pay by a lump sum, monthly instalments or a combination of both.
Cannich Cremation Funeral Plan
£3,170
Our Cannich Funeral Plan is our straightforward cremation funeral.
- You will be provided with our high standard of care and support.
- This plan includes our Professional fees, a coffin and a hearse, as well as the cremation fee.
- You can pay by a lump sum, monthly instalments or a combination of both.
Nevis Cremation Funeral Plan
£4,375
The Nevis Funeral Plan offers more flexibility than the Cannich plan.
- You can choose the route to the funeral service and travel “in cortege” from home to the crematorium or cemetery
- This funeral plan includes one of our six seat Mercedes limousines.
- You can pay by a lump sum, monthly instalments or a combination of both.
Shiel Cremation Funeral Plan
£4,675
The Shiel Funeral Plan is the most comprehensive of our plans.
- This plan includes one of our superior coffins
- This funeral plan includes two of our six seat Mercedes limousines.
- You can pay by a lump sum, monthly instalments or a combination of both.
- The cortège can pass your favourite place on the way to the crematorium.
Glencoe Cremation Funeral Plan
£4,075
We also offer a ‘Glencoe’ set cremation plan.
- This plan is not available to buy online, please call us if you want to buy this plan.
- The cortège can pass your favourite place on the way to the crematorium.
- You can pay by lump sum, instalments or a combination of both.
Please note, that discounts for Scotmid members and staff are not available through our buy online service, please contact our office for these offers.
Terms and conditions apply to our funeral plans – Prices are correct as of October 2024 and may change in the future—prices are based on today’s cost of a funeral plus a £325 administration fee charged by Ecclesiastical and any instalment charges.
Flexible payment options
You can choose to pay for your funeral plan by lump sum or in instalments.
There is an additional cost for paying over two years or more and eligibility criteria applies. Please refer to the Instalment Q&A and the Terms and Conditions for more information. We can provide you with a personalised quote.
Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Notice apply to funeral plans – please ask us if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please see below answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:
UK residents aged 18 or over can take out a plan. If paying by instalments of two years or more, the eligibility criteria apply – please refer to the Terms and Conditions for more information. There are no medical or health questions to answer.
Yes, you can add special wishes and requests, such as song choices, readings, and information for a eulogy, among others. There is no charge to add these details. There may be additional costs if you require extra features, services, or upgrades.
A pre-paid funeral plan allows you to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance. By choosing a Scotmid Funeral plan, you can ensure that your wishes are carried out while protecting your loved ones from unexpected costs.
Funeral pre-planning involves selecting the type of funeral you want, whether it’s with or without a ceremony, the type of ceremony and you can also choose to include specific personal touches. Our funeral plans provide clarity and peace of mind, ensuring that everything is arranged according to your wishes.
Pre-paid funeral plans also help remove the financial burden for family members. The plans we offer cover your specified funeral costs, no matter how much prices rise in the future. As long as we carry out your funeral and your requirements don’t change, your loved ones won’t be asked to pay more when the time comes.
A Scotmid prepay funeral plan helps shield you and your loved ones from future price increases. It also allows you to organise your funeral in advance, in as little or as much detail as you’d like, so your family won’t have to make difficult decisions at a challenging time.
Scotmid pre-paid funeral plans typically include essential services such as our funeral director fees, collection and care of the deceased, a coffin, transportation on the day of the funeral, cremation fees and other arrangements. Personal wishes can also be included such as readings, song choices, charitable donations, floral arrangements and so on. We offer set packages and personalised plans to suit you via our offices.
Terms and conditions apply.
Yes, many of our customers choose to do this.
If you move, you should be able to transfer your plan to a funeral director near your new home. However, there may be additional costs depending on local prices and the types of funeral plans available. Please review the Terms and Conditions for details or contact a member of our team for further information.
A bit about our funeral plan provider
Our pre-paid funeral plans are provided by a trusted national provider, Ecclesiastical Planning Services.
As part of a specialist, UK-based financial services group, Ecclesiastical Planning Services has offered pre-payment funeral plans since 2006. When you take out a funeral plan with us, Ecclesiastical Planning Services arranges for the funds to be held in an individual whole of life policy. The full value of your plan, excluding the administration fee and any instalment charges, is ring-fenced and cannot be used for anything but your funeral when the time comes.
Ecclesiastical Planning Services is part of a large Group that gives available profits to charity and is proud to have been named the UK’s 3rd largest corporate donor to charities (2023/24)* In addition, Ecclesiastical Planning Services is recognised by the National Association of Funeral Directors for treating customers fairly, and offering funeral plans which are financially secure and responsibly administered (2024).
*The Directory of Social Change, The UK Guide to Company Giving 2023/2024.
We are an Appointed Representative of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reg. No. 2644860, registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, UK, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates pre-paid funeral plans only.
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