Co-op Funeralcare 1844 - 2018 - PowerPoint Presentation

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Co-op Funeralcare

1844 - 2018Slide2

“In this world, nothing can ever be said to be certain, except death and taxes”

Benjamin Franklin

We All Have Something In Common Slide3

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu around 2,560 BC took some 10-20 years to build during the lifetime of the Pharaoh

Funeral Planning – Nothing New Slide4

The Greeks knew about how to bury their dead. The

body of the deceased was prepared to lie in state, followed by a procession to the resting place, either a single grave or a family tomb.

Funeral Planning – Nothing New The Romans were the first to bury ashes in glass urns which coincided with the introduction of glass.Slide5

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edieval times, the lifespan of people was rather short and you were lucky if you made it into your early 30’s. They practised both burials and cremations during this time. Mass graves were used for poorer burials (predominantly due to the Plague).During Victorian times, mourning dress was introduced with fabrics and colours changing over time marking how long it had been since the death of a loved one. They also introduced the role of the Funeral Director, where funerals had previously been arranged by the Family and Church, the increasing pomp of funerals required some serious stage management.Funeral Planning – Nothing New Slide6

Funerals Vary According To Faith/Belief Slide7

Funerals Today Can Be Very Different Slide8

Key Points A funeral plan allows you to pay for your funeral in advance at today’s prices.

Plan holders can plan everything just they way they want it – the type of service, music, words, flowers or donations which can be recorded as part of their funeral requests.Funeral plans provide emotional and financial peace of mind, reassurance and security for you and your family.

Funeral plans may vary from provider to provider in terms of their cost and the level of services that they will provide when the time comes.Funeral plans can be purchased from 18 – 80 YOA. What Is A Funeral Plan Slide9

Financial reasonsProtect against increasing cost of funerals

Have spare capital to spend. Savings bond matured?

Want to reduce their capital threshold (for care costs)To take away the financial burden of their next of kin having to pay for a funeral Emotional reasons Want to put their affairs in order – for peace of mind Want to avoid placing the burden of arranging for a funeral on their loved onesWant to plan their funeral in accordance with their wishesWant to avoid uncertainties with their next of kin, as to what funeral they wanted. Why Plan For A Funeral? Slide10

Facts & Stats

Approximately 550,000 people die in the UK Per year (i.e.

13,000 per week)Avg. life expectancy: Male – 79 Female – 83The average cost of a funeral service today is £6,000Including the wake, flowers etc. this is nearer to £9,000The average short-fall in funding a funeral is £2,356Approximately every 10 years the cost of a funeral doubles 2 in 5 people who pass away leave nothing to their next of kin Funeral70.6%Weekly Wages20.0%House Prices19.8%Petrol Prices19.6%Annual Electricity Bill42.2%Bread15.7% Rising Costs In The Past Decade Slide11

The average shortfall of a funeral is

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2,334*, which the bereaved will have to fund, whilst grieving for their loved one*Source: SunLife Cost of Dying report 2015/2016Paying For A Funeral Slide12

The Emotional Position There is still a significant proportion of individuals in the UK who do not wish to talk about dying – believing it to be a ‘taboo’ subject or do not want to ‘tempt fate’ by having a discussion on later life arrangements.

1% People

who knew exactly what the deceased would have wanted for their funeral. 31% know if their loved ones would want to be buried or cremated.53% Do not know whether to hold a religious or non-religious service70% Number of people who don’t know if the deceased wanted their ashes scattered, interred or disposed.*Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report - 2016But It’s Not Just About Costs … Slide13

Co-op Fully Guaranteed Funeral Plans

Purchase a Plan and carry on Living – knowing that everything is taken care ofSlide14

The Co-op

150 years serving local communities - the UK’s leading Funeral Director

Nationwide network of more than 1,000 Co-op owned Funeral homes Conduct 1 in 5 Funerals – c100k PA , for all faiths/cultures/religionsIndependent Customer Satisfaction rating of 98%All Co-op Funeral Plans are fully guaranteed, with no hidden extras Provide the ‘Co-op Commitment’ on our Plans which guarantee’s there’s nothing more for the next of kin to pay, If the Plan holder passes away mid-term Invest funeral premiums in Independent Trust - protecting capital for when it is needed. Provide funeral plans with flexible payment options up to 25 years Slide15

Co-op Funeral Plan Awards Slide16

‘Setting and upholding the highest industry standards to provide Customers with the best possible service’

We are regularly monitored to ensure that

the services we provide for our customers abide by strict codes of practice.Co-op Funeral Plan Standards Slide17

Family and loved ones may have to find the money for the funeral

Family and loved ones may not know what type of funeral your client would have wanted

If the client has their funeral details contained within a will this may not be read until the funeral has taken placeIf the client has savings to pay for the funeral their family may not be able to access them until after the funeralSavings may not cover the cost of the funeral - the cost of an average funeral has almost doubled in the last decade. Consequences Of Not Having A Funeral Plan Slide18

Co-op Fully Guaranteed Funeral Plans

Relieve

your family of much of their worry and uncertainty, by specifying the funeral arrangements you would like Reduce the financial burden on those you leave behind by taking care of your affairs in advance Protect yourself from rising funeral costs in the future, by securing the cost of your funeral at today’s prices. QUOTE REFERENCE: LCS150TO RECEIVE £150 DISCOUNT