
Our unique qualities
Options that respect your budget
Flexible, transparent payment methods allowing you to spread costs or pay a single sum.
Family-run for 100 years
Decades of independent experience providing reliable, long-standing expertise and trusted continuity across generations.
Choice at every stage
Complete control to decide every arrangement detail at a pace that suits your preferences.
Payment options to suit you
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.
The retail price of your funeral plan is representative of the equivalent cost of a funeral today plus an arrangement fee of £350, which is retained by Golden Charter to help cover the costs of setting up your plan.
Your payments are held within the Golden Charter Trust. With almost £1.21 billion under management(1), the Trust is operated by a Board of Trustees, completely independent of Golden Charter. Their role is to hold your payments and ensure that the funeral director services in your plan can be paid for at the time they are required – however far into the future that may be. For more information on how your payments are protected, please visit www.goldencharter.co.uk/faqs
(1) Confirmed by Golden Charter Trust's audited accounts at 31st March 2025


Why clear payment information matters
Understanding funeral costs early can make the next steps feel more manageable. It gives you a clearer picture of what is essential now and what funeral choices can be made with more time. Honest conversations about payment can also help families avoid confusion between relatives during an emotional period. Mears and Jackson in Warrington aims to make this part of the funeral process gentler and easier to handle.

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