Plan ahead with a Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan.
- Lock in the price today: Avoid future cost increases for the items included in your plan.
- No credit checks required: Everyone over 18 years old is eligible.
- Simplified arrangements: When the time comes, your loved ones simply need to call one number, and everything will be handled according to your plan.
Make informed choices: Variety Funerals™ only supplies its own funeral plans and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA firm reference number 1011776).
We don’t provide personal recommendations, we will ask you questions during our demands and needs assessment to ensure you have the information required to make an informed decision.
FSCS protection: Enjoy the added security of knowing your funds are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Variety Security
The money to pay for your funeral with Variety Funerals™ is invested in a regulated Whole of Life policy with The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society, the UK’s largest mutual insurer. Founded in 1861, The Royal London Group manages over £150 billion in funds, supporting the financial stability of your plan.
These Royal London policies are designed specifically for funeral plans. Variety Funerals™ holds the policy, and you are designated as the “life assured” and “funeral bond nominee.”
When the time comes, the funds in your Royal London policy are released immediately to Variety Funerals™ to cover your funeral costs. These funds cannot be used for any other purpose, for your peace of mind.
Fixing the Cost
With Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plans, you lock in the cost of chosen items today. This means you won’t face any future price increases for the items included in your plan.
Secure some Peace of Mind with a Variety Funerals Pre-Paid Funeral Plan
Flexible Payment Options:
- Choose the payment method that suits you best: credit card, debit card, or a one-time direct debit.
Transparent Pricing:
- We offer a bespoke quote tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
- This quote will clearly detail all included and excluded items, along with any associated charges and fees.
- A one-time business charge, included in the price of each Variety Funerals™ pre-paid plan, covers all administrative and processing costs associated with setting up and maintaining your plan throughout its lifetime.
Peace of Mind:
- By locking in the price today for chosen funeral items, you could eliminate the worry of future cost increases of the items included in your plan.
Variety Solo Plan
A Simple and Dignified Farewell
From £1,399 (Cremation Fees Included)
The Variety Solo Plan offers a dignified and straightforward cremation option, allowing your loved ones to remember you in their own personal way.
Here’s what’s included:
- Direct cremation: This unattended cremation takes place at the Variety allocated crematorium without a formal service or mourners present.
- Flexibility for your loved ones: Your family can choose to hold a separate memorial service, unique tribute, or simply gather at a meaningful location to scatter your ashes.
- Choice of cremation date: A date that best suits your family’s needs and preferences.
The Variety Solo Plan is an increasingly popular choice for those who prefer a simple and cost-effective farewell.
Variety Plus Plan
A Personalised Farewell
From £1,699 + Cremation Fees
The Variety Plus plan offers a personalised cremation experience, including a simple service at the crematorium, that reflects your wishes.
Here’s what’s included:
- Attended cremation: A service is held at the crematorium of your choice on a date and time convenient for your family.
- Dedicated support: A Variety Consultant will guide your family through all arrangements, ensuring the service reflects your exact preferences, including music selection.
- Customisation options: You can personalise the Variety Plus Plan to suit your specific needs and budget. Discuss your options with a Variety Consultant.
Clear and transparent pricing:
- The starting price of £1,699 excludes cremation fees, which vary depending on the crematorium and chosen time slot.
- Speak to a Variety Consultant for accurate and cost-effective options in your area.
Compare Variety Funeral Plans
| Variety Solo Plan | Variety Plus Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Unattended Direct Cremation | Attended Cremation + Simple Service |
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| Price | £1,399 | £1,699 |
| Funeral Professional Services and Fees | ||
| No mileage restrictions | ||
| Assistance with all paperwork | ||
| Collection of deceased 24/7 | ||
| Care of the deceased prior to the cremation | ||
| A simple wooden coffin | ||
| Conveyance of the deceased to the crematorium | ||
| Scattering or Provision of ashes in an eco-box | ||
| Variety VIP booklet | ||
| Cremation Fees | Additional charge dependent on chosen crematorium and time slot | |
| Service at Crematorium | ||
| Choice of Crematorium | ||
| Viewing after collection | ||
| Flowers & catering | ||
| Embalming | ||
| Burial | ||
| Optional Items | ||
| Hearse & Bearers | £750 | |
| Officiant | £250 | |
| Limousine | £300 | |
| Plus Size Coffin | £300 | £300 |
| Return of your cremated remains to a private residence in England or Wales | £100 | £100 |
| Removal of battery-operated implants | £150 | £150 |
Cost Comparison – Immediate Funeral Needs
There is a price difference between our funeral plans (Variety Solo Plan and Variety Plus Plan) and the cost of arranging a funeral immediately (at-need service).
Please note:
- Prices may vary depending on the chosen crematorium and additional services required.
- Funeral plans offer a fixed cost for the specified services, while at-need services may incur fluctuating costs.
Variety Solo
At-Need Service: The estimated cost would range from £899 to £1,199, depending on the collection location (the higher price is applicable to locations that do not have mortuary facilities).
Variety Solo Plan: This plan covers the cost of an unattended cremation and associated fees detailed in the comparison table above, offering a fixed price of £1,399 regardless of future cost fluctuations.
Variety Plus
At-Need Service: The estimated cost would range from £1,199 to £1,499 plus cremation fees; depending on the collection location (the higher price is applicable to locations that do not have mortuary facilities).
Variety Plus Plan: This plan covers the cost of an attended cremation service, associated fees detailed in the comparison table above, and protects against potential future price increases for a fixed price of £1,699 plus cremation fees.
How to Pay
How to Pay
Pay In One Payment
Payment for your Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan can be made by credit card, debit card or a one-time direct debit. Currently, we do not accept American Express.
Payment Security
Your security is our top priority. We never store your payment details. When you pay by credit or debit card, the secure Worldpay Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliant portal processes your information. For direct debit payments, your bank details are handled through a secure FCA-regulated portal using strong encryption.
Direct Debit Guarantee
The Direct Debit Guarantee protects customers from payments taken in error. In the case of any incorrect or fraudulent payments, the payer is entitled to a full and immediate refund from their bank.
The protection granted by the guarantee makes Direct Debit a particularly safe and appealing payment method for users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should we go out of business, we aim to have arrangements in place so a new regulated provider can carry out your funeral plan. Alternatively, if another provider could not be found, the FSCS would step in.
Your Peace of Mind is Our Priority: Keeping Your Funds Protected
At Variety Funerals™, we understand the importance of knowing your money is safe and secure. That’s why we use a dedicated Whole of Life (WOL) policy issued by Royal London Mutual Insurance Society, the UK’s largest mutual insurer with a long-standing history dating back to 1861.
Here’s how your money is protected:
- Separate from Variety Funerals™: The WOL policy is independent of our company, ensuring your funds remain safe even if we were to cease trading.
- FSCS protection: Your money invested in the WOL policy is protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), a government-backed scheme that safeguards eligible deposits up to a certain limit in the event of an eligible failure.
By choosing Variety Funerals™, you can enjoy some peace of mind knowing your pre-paid funeral arrangements are financially protected.
Variety Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Firm Reference Number 1011776. You can check this on the Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk
Please note that FCA regulations apply to pre-paid funeral plans, not funeral arrangements made after someone has passed away.
FSCS protects you when financial firms fail.
If the financial firm you’ve used has gone out of business and can’t pay your claim, the FSCS can step in to pay compensation.
Set up by the government, the FSCS is independent and their service is free to use. You’ll keep 100% of the compensation you’re owed when you claim directly through the FSCS.
If a claim is made after you have passed away the compensation owed will paid into your estate.
In most circumstances you (or your estate) will not need to make a claim because arrangements will be made for an alternative funeral plan company to carry out your funeral plan, under the guide of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Your Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan is available to cover your funeral arrangements at any time after the payment date. However, please note that cancelled plans become void and cannot be used.
To modify your plan or add additional items, simply contact Variety Funerals™. Please note that any added items with associated charges will be reflected in the plan cost which means you may need to pay more.
If your circumstances change, you also have the option to cancel your plan.
No. If you move home please let us know by email or post so we can make sure your records are up to date.
Yes, of course. You can contact us by email, phone, or post to cancel your funeral plan. Cancellations during the cooling-off period will result in a full refund. Cancellations after the cooling-off period will incur a £300 administration charge which will be deducted from the refund amount. When the funeral plan is cancelled it can no longer be used. Refunds are paid within 14 days of the cancellation request. Please contact us for further information.
Yes. We can only set up a Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan for you if it meets with your Demands and Needs. This means we have to ask you some questions to make sure this is the case. We will also provide a Funeral Plan Summary document that makes it clear what is and is not included in your Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan.
Yes. You can purchase a Variety Funerals™ for any UK resident that is over 18 years old. When you purchase a funeral plan for someone else, as the purchaser, it is you who is responsible for paying for the Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan.
When you set up a Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan we will ask you if you would like us to write to your nominated representative to let them know. In addition, you will receive some handy cut our cards that you can give to family or friends so they know you have a Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan in place.
When the time comes anyone can call the Variety Funerals™ 24-hour telephone number, 0800 774 7804 to speak to a Variety Consultant to let them know. Variety Funerals™ will then take care of all arrangements, keeping family informed at every step.
No, your pre-paid plan is specifically designed to cover your own funeral arrangements. However, if you decide you no longer need the plan, you can cancel it and receive a refund according to the terms and conditions.
Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plans include collection from anywhere in mainland England and Wales, 24 hours a day.
Please make sure you have travel insurance in place to cover repatriation costs should you pass away outside of England or Wales. Should repatriation be required Variety Funerals™ will collect the deceased from a port in England or Wales.
- Your family will not be responsible for any additional costs related to the items included in your Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan.
- However, if your family or any other person wishes to add additional items or services at the time of need, these will be charged separately.
You must be over 18 years old to purchase a Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan. There are no other age restrictions, a Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan can be purchased by anyone of any age, providing they are over 18 years old.
Variety Funerals™ is your Funeral Director. Variety Funerals™ is a cremation specialist serving mainland England and Wales.
Yes. Please let a Variety Consultant know your wishes so that these can be recorded on your Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan records. Wishes can include what you would like to be done with your ashes (also known as cremated remains) and if you are having a service any readings, music or dress code requirements.
No, there are no additional charges for the items included in your plan. The funeral plan price includes a business charge. This business charge is a one-time fee, included in the funeral plan price and detailed on your funeral plan invoice, that covers the costs associated with establishing and managing your pre-paid funeral plan throughout its lifetime.
Financial Ombudsman Service
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is a free and easy-to-use service that settles complaints between consumers and businesses that provide financial services. They resolve disputes fairly and impartially, and have the power to put things right.
Should you wish to raise a complaint about a Variety Funerals™ pre-paid funeral plan you should contact Variety Funerals™ first to explain what’s happened and why you’re complaining – and then contact FOS if you’re not happy with our Final Response. Variety Funerals™ needs to be given the chance to resolve your complaint first before the Financial Ombudsman Service can get involved.
All of our customers benefit from Variety VIP that includes Exceptional Service 24-hours a day, read what out customers have to say:
Variety Funerals are here to provide exceptional service at lower prices. All Variety Clients receive Variety VIP that includes a tree planted in honour of the deceased and a free tribute website for loved ones to upload memories of the deceased and light candles.
