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As a Family Funeral Director, our mission is to supply a variety of different types of Funeral Services that meet your needs.
We don’t just provide products and services, we also support you through the whole process.
Experiencing the loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult challenges we will ever face in life; we understand this, and as family funeral directors, we are fully supportive of you every step of the way.
We know you won’t be feeling at your best as you try to process the shock and grief; with over 100 years of collective experience, our team, Keith, Dave and Sue know exactly how to look after you, like one of our family.
Our team are here to help you, and working together we will create a day to honour and cherish the memories of your dearly departed.
We understand the sensitivity needed to help you find comfort, relief, and proud, fond memories at a time of distress.
Let us walk with you on this sad journey. Together we can give your loved one a proper send-off that your family and friends will be proud of.
There are a number of choices to be made for the day of the funeral. Keith, Dave, or Sue will take you through them gradually step by step. Everything from choosing the coffin, the vehicles, the flowers, the music, the dress code, and so forth, as part of our Funeral Services.
Our job is to help you to create a beautiful celebration that will honour the departed loved one and create a sense of comfort for all those attending. With over a 100 years of experience between us, we are a well-drilled team who know how to make your day run hitch-free.
Let’s be honest, a funeral is never going to be easy. Sadness, loss and grief are powerful emotions, but with our highly experienced staff, your family are in the best hands. We will help with all your decisions. There is no need to worry as we will support you.
Then on the day, we will stand by you and help you create memories to cherish for a lifetime. This is our pledge of service to you.
Whether you choose cremation or burial will very much depend on the preference of your loved one. Whatever you decide we will talk you through the various options. Thomas Furber caters for every style of a funeral from traditional to humanist to eco-friendly.
No Mourners, direct and simple. A low key ceremony which some people prefer. This was what Yoko Ono chose for John Lennon’s funeral.
Only £995.00 for our 'Just Direct Cremation' service; this does not include the cremation fee or the doctors' fees.
To make a claim for a Funeral Payment from the Social Fund to help pay towards the funeral, you must be receiving at least one of the following benefits:
There are also other criteria that must be met for you to make a valid claim, including:
For more up-to-date information on the qualifying benefits or entitlements please go to the government website www.gov.uk/funeral-payments.
We can help you to complete the form to make your claim. Claims must be made within three months of the date of death. You can also download the form yourself from the government website here; Form SF200 Funeral Payment from the Social Fund
You can get up to:
from the Social Fund, to cover some of the Funeral Directors expenses, including a fee for the clergy. The cost of basic disbursements, including cremation fees and associated medical fees, and basic burial fees will still be met by the Social Fund.
Any extra charges or a shortfall in the Social Fund payment will have to be met by you. We are able to advise you of the approximate amount payable by you and the Social Fund. The Social Fund will pay directly into our bank account any money you will qualify for.
Please note;
One of the choices is to either have a coffin or a casket. The difference is:
Also, there is a choice of colour, material and style. You can select one which is traditional, personalised or eco-friendly. Keith, Dave or Sue will talk you through the options and help you choose the best option for your family.
Here is a list of local venues. Contact the venue directly for their availability, costs, number of people catered for and the services offered. These are some of the places our clients have used. The appearance of a company/venue in the list in no way signifies the endorsement of the products and services by Thomas Furber and Co.
The charges include our professional services in making the arrangements, staffing, and the hearse. Also, the transportation of the deceased to our Private Chapel of Rest during normal working hours. Please see our Statutory Price List for more information. We pay on your behalf the disbursements to third parties:
Where the total estimated account is deemed excessive you may be asked to make an interim payment (deposit). The deposit asked for is the total of any disbursements
Thomas Furber & Co. offer a diverse range of funeral options, each tailored for your personal needs. For a Personal Funeral Quote, please contact us via phone on 0121 427 2233 or email info@thomasfurber.co.uk
A funeral plan is an easy way to arrange the funeral you want in advance. A plan allows you to specify your wishes and pay for the funeral director’s services included in your plan. As our customers often tell us, that can bring peace of mind to you and your family. A plan from Golden Charter also includes an allowance towards third party costs. These are essential, non-funeral director services such as the cremation or burial fees, plus the minister or officiant’s fee to perform the service.
At Thomas Furber & Co., we work in partnership with Golden Charter to provide you with a safe and reliable way to plan ahead. As one of the UK’s largest funeral plan providers*, Golden Charter has helped 900,000 people make funeral provisions** so we’re completely confident in offering their plans to you.
Everyone has different needs when it comes to funeral planning, so we make sure the plans we offer are as flexible as possible. When you get in touch, we’ll be happy to discuss your funeral requirements and tailor a plan to suit you. Rest assured a plan from Golden Charter is available to all UK residents who are over 18, regardless of age or state of health.
*Based on selling 14% of funeral plans in the UK in 2021
**Correct at April 2022
Talking about death and funerals isn’t easy. And yet there are several very good reasons why having a funeral plan in place makes perfect sense – from an emotional, practical and financial point of view. From a traditional funeral, to something simpler, with a plan in place you can make sure you get the send-off you really want.
A plan allows you to specify your wishes and pay for the funeral director’s services included in your plan. As customers often tell us, that can bring peace of mind to you and your family. A plan from Golden Charter also includes an allowance towards third party costs. These are essential, non-funeral director services such as the cremation or burial fees, plus the minister or officiant’s fee to perform the service. The value of the allowance included in your plan may grow over time. There will only be more to pay at the time of the funeral if the third party costs exceed the allowance when you buy your plan, or if the costs increase by more than the growth of your plan.
At Thos. Furber & Co. Ltd., we’re proud to partner with Golden Charter, one of the UK’s leading funeral plan providers.* With a Golden Charter funeral plan you can choose us as your preferred funeral director. When the time comes, we’ll take care of your wishes locally with the utmost care and respect.
It means your Golden Charter funeral plan offers the best of both worlds – the reassurance of a leading plan provider and our personal care and service when it matters most. Rest assured a plan from Golden Charter is available to all UK residents regardless of age or state of health.
Ask for more information today by calling us on 0121 427 2233 or by emailing us at info@thomasfurber.co.uk
As an independently owned funeral director, we’ll take the time to understand your wishes and tailor a plan to suit you. We can discuss these at our premises or in your home, at a time that is convenient for you. If you’d prefer to discuss this over the phone or via email, we can assist with this too. You can tell us about any preferences you have in mind – the type of funeral you would like to have, hymns, music or any other personal touches – and we’ll make sure your plan takes these into account.
Our funeral director’s services will be covered in your funeral plan, which means our fees will be fixed at today’s prices. These services typically include:
Although a pre-paid funeral plan can cover all of the services above, there are some additional third party costs to consider. These are the costs for essential, non-funeral director services required to carry out a cremation or burial which need to be paid at the time of the funeral. These costs are outside our control. Depending on the plan type chosen, a Golden Charter funeral plan can include a contribution towards some third party costs. They may include:
Other third party costs that may be associated with a funeral include:
There will only be more to pay at the time of the funeral if the third party costs exceed the allowance when you buy your plan, or if the costs increase by more than the growth of your plan. Even if prices rise in the future, once your plan is paid for, you’ll have the reassurance of knowing there’ll be nothing more to pay for our services included in the plan – guaranteed.
With a Golden Charter funeral plan, you can pay for your plan in several ways. Spread the cost or make a one-off payment – simply choose the one that’s right for you. We will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.
As well as covering the delivery of your funeral as per the terms and conditions of your plan, your plan price includes a one-off £249 arrangement fee, which Golden Charter retains as a contribution towards setting up your funeral plan.
Your payments will be safe and secure in the Golden Charter Trust. With a Golden Charter funeral plan your payments are protected. Your money will be transferred and held in the Golden Charter Trust.
As a Golden Charter plan holder, you’ll receive personalised plan documents, which include a summary of your plan, our details, your plan holder certificate and a personal membership card for you to carry in your purse or wallet. You can add a nominated representative to your plan if you wish to do so. Your nominated representative will receive a letter which will provide details of your plan and our details, as your chosen funeral director. They will have no authority to make changes to your plan.
You’ll also receive a statement from Golden Charter every three years which will be sent via your preferred contact method.
As your funeral director, we’ll hold full details of your funeral plan. When the time comes, one phone call is all it takes to activate your plan and get the arrangements underway.
Would you like to know more information about how a Golden Charter funeral plan could work for you? Golden Charter can provide you with all of the information you need to make an informed decision for you and your family, so get in touch today!
Call Golden Charter on
0800 090 2495
and quote Thomas Furber & Co.
As well as the comfort of having a plan in place, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with being able to help save your family from worry and expense in the future. So why not take the next step?
* Based on a Golden Charter analysis and independent research of the funeral plan market size as at January 2023.
Thos. Furber & Co. Ltd is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).
Registered in England No. 02511598 Registered Office: One Fleet Place, London EC4M 7WS.
Thos. Furber & Co. Limited trading as Thomas Furber & Co. Independent Funeral Directors is an introducer appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).
The funeral account is sent to you two days after the funeral. If you are paying, we allow 4-weeks for settlement. We accept payment by bank transfer, cheque and debit/credit cards. Mastercard, Maestro, Visa, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay.
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