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Funeral Plans
We get asked all the time if we sell funeral plans. We do, however in most cases, buying a funeral plan is not necessary. We feel it’s much more important to let your family or friends know what you do or do not want for your funeral. This can really help guide the people who will be making the difficult decisions at the time. This doesn’t mean that you have to plan every aspect of your funeral, however some pointers will most probably be very welcome. Sometimes, just one piece of music specified in passing can make all the difference. There is no need to offer large sums of money up front for something that can be paid directly through the person’s estate at the time of need. Most funeral plans add on huge admin fees and charges, and the small print will hide the fact that there will always be more to pay at the time of need.
Our funeral wishes form can be a good starting point. You can download it below or request us to send you one.
NEW Funeral Wishes
In some cases, if an elderly relative is going into care, for example, or you just want to feel that you want to put all your affaires in order, a plan can be helpful.
We can discuss this with you and explain all the options. If you want to buy a funeral plan, we only recommend Open Prepaid Funeral Plans as we have found them to be fair and ethical. Please get in touch with us as we can help you with this.
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Get in Touch
Please feel free to contact us at any time, whether to discuss your options, to seek our advice or to simply ask any questions you might have.
We regularly serve the whole of Kent and also more widely across the UK when requested.
Our branch in Great Chart, just outside of Ashford has also been open since January 2018. We have plenty of free parking. Please contact us on either number for information.
More Info
Our Offices
Albany Funerals Maidstone
669 Loose Road,
Maidstone,
Kent ME15 9UX
01622 746 688
[email protected]
Albany Funerals Ashford
1, New Street Farm,
Chilmington Green Road,
Great Chart,
Ashford, TN23 3DL
01233 650 746
[email protected]
Opening Times
Offices are open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
We are available to help 24/7


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