{
 "name": "Procedure Cost Checker Funeral Plan Provider Board",
 "title": "Funeral Plan Provider Board",
 "url": "https://procedurecostchecker.com/datasets/funeral-plan-provider-board/",
 "csv": "https://procedurecostchecker.com/datasets/funeral-plan-provider-board.csv",
 "markdown": "https://procedurecostchecker.com/datasets/funeral-plan-provider-board/index.md",
 "computed_at": "2026-10-19",
 "license": "https://procedurecostchecker.com/terms",
 "headline": "The median published figure in the Funeral Plan Provider Board is 1,700 GBP across 8 sources' own pages (range 1,324 to 1,950 GBP), read 12 October 2026.",
 "quotes": [
  "The median published figure in the Funeral Plan Provider Board is 1,700 GBP across 8 sources' own pages (range 1,324 to 1,950 GBP), read 12 October 2026.",
  "8 of the 24 named sources read in full publish a figure; 16 publish none, read 12 October 2026.",
  "The median is unchanged since 26 September 2026 (was 1,700 GBP across 8)."
 ],
 "citation": "\"Procedure Cost Checker Funeral Plan Provider Board\", updated 2026-10-19, https://procedurecostchecker.com/datasets/funeral-plan-provider-board/.",
 "changed_since": {
  "since": "2026-09-26",
  "previous_median": 1700,
  "delta": 0,
  "direction": "unchanged",
  "sentence": "The median is unchanged since 26 September 2026 (was 1,700 GBP across 8)."
 },
 "national": {
  "unit": "GBP",
  "n": 8,
  "median": 1700,
  "min": 1324,
  "max": 1950,
  "p25": 1467.5,
  "p75": 1798,
  "mean": 1661,
  "units": {
   "GBP": 8
  },
  "published_sources": 8,
  "named_sources": 24,
  "read_sources": 24,
  "not_published": 16,
  "published_share": 0.333
 },
 "by_axis": {},
 "rows": [
  {
   "source": "Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans",
   "url": "https://www.goldencharter.co.uk/funeral-plans/",
   "figure": "£1,950.00 ",
   "value": 1950,
   "unit": "GBP",
   "vat": null,
   "axis": {},
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "quote": "Single payment price £1,950.00 £3,800.00 £4,150.00",
   "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site",
   "text_sha256": "c9ef579762670782c07722bc8b3aaa4033fed835ceb411ee208e1590d16cbff3"
  },
  {
   "source": "Golden Leaves prepaid funeral plans",
   "url": "https://www.goldenleaves.com/funeral-plans/",
   "figure": "£1700.00",
   "value": 1700,
   "unit": "GBP",
   "vat": null,
   "axis": {},
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "quote": "Total price £1700.00*",
   "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site",
   "text_sha256": "083761576c174fba7ecfdbaa93e2ae19b166b8bc7084528c828d9d7152410606"
  },
  {
   "source": "Crystal Funeral Planning prepaid plans",
   "url": "https://www.crystalfuneralplanning.co.uk/funeral-plans",
   "figure": "£1,425, ",
   "value": 1425,
   "unit": "GBP",
   "vat": null,
   "axis": {},
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "quote": "For £1,425, the plan includes collection from anywhere in the UK, care of the deceased, a coffin, cremation fees, transport to the crematorium and hand-delivery of ashes.",
   "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site",
   "text_sha256": "bb3ec7c816b786b69ee06dda0fc49d7f1d8e4bfc007786fae9b7196fa4ee0c9a"
  },
  {
   "source": "Simplicity funeral plans",
   "url": "https://www.simplicity.co.uk/funeral-plans",
   "figure": "£1,799, ",
   "value": 1799,
   "unit": "GBP",
   "vat": null,
   "axis": {},
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "quote": "An affordable direct cremation - Transparent prices, no hidden costs At just £1,799, a Simplicity Cremations funeral plan guarantees all the essentials for a direct cremation.",
   "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site",
   "text_sha256": "6fe954f6e1e6ab28f7eff13de2b07f0a37e68599bdf75d06d8390469f627e59c"
  },
  {
   "source": "Farewill funeral plans",
   "url": "https://farewill.com/funerals/funeral-plans",
   "figure": "£1,595.",
   "value": 1595,
   "unit": "GBP",
   "vat": null,
   "axis": {},
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "quote": "Transparent prices, no hidden fees and excellent reviews. Set up a no-fuss direct cremation plan from Farewill Funerals for just £1,595.",
   "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site",
   "text_sha256": "751d9935941e28f15afb6dd38d7096c450e09173ddcaec61a350228224bf8161"
  },
  {
   "source": "Distinct Cremations buy a funeral plan",
   "url": "https://www.distinctcremations.co.uk/funeral-plans/buy-a-funeral-plan/",
   "figure": "£1,795 ",
   "value": 1795,
   "unit": "GBP",
   "vat": null,
   "axis": {},
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "quote": "Buy a funeral plan from just £1,795 and fix the cost no matter how much prices rise.",
   "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site",
   "text_sha256": "3da06e5aa97fe5135265027efad12101f6b22a249f7f3fc54b00db28d682f7b1"
  },
  {
   "source": "Open Prepaid Funerals plans",
   "url": "https://www.openprepaidfunerals.co.uk/",
   "figure": "£1,324",
   "value": 1324,
   "unit": "GBP",
   "vat": null,
   "axis": {},
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "quote": "Price from: £1,324",
   "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site",
   "text_sha256": "853432554367051052f779bd52bc5127702a296f0a43db8a054df6e9d99510cd"
  },
  {
   "source": "Aura prepaid funeral plans",
   "url": "https://aura.life/funerals/funeral-plan",
   "figure": "£1,700",
   "value": 1700,
   "unit": "GBP",
   "vat": null,
   "axis": {},
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "quote": "£1,700",
   "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site",
   "text_sha256": "bbbcd20845b666cfaee355c5180b1c76288b9f87ce41de5664341fc703d75041"
  }
 ],
 "not_published": [
  {
   "source": "FCA: funeral plans, check your provider is authorised",
   "url": "https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/funeral-plans-check-provider-authorised",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "FCA: regulating the funeral plans sector",
   "url": "https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/regulating-funeral-plans",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "FCA press release: funeral plan providers likely to be authorised",
   "url": "https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-announces-funeral-plan-providers-likely-be-authorised",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "Co-op Funeralcare compare our plans",
   "url": "https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/funeral-plans/compare-our-plans",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused"
  },
  {
   "source": "Co-op Funeralcare direct cremation plan",
   "url": "https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/funeral-plans/direct-cremation-plan",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused"
  },
  {
   "source": "Dignity funeral plan costs",
   "url": "https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-plans/advice/funeral-plan-costs/",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused"
  },
  {
   "source": "Avalon Funeral Plans standard plan",
   "url": "https://avalonfuneralplans.com/uk-funeral-plans/standard-funeral-plan/",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "Avalon Funeral Plans premium plan",
   "url": "https://avalonfuneralplans.com/uk-funeral-plans/premium-funeral-plan/",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "Ecclesiastical Planning Services funeral plans",
   "url": "https://www.funeralplans.co.uk/",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "Ecclesiastical Planning Services church funeral planning",
   "url": "https://www.ecclesiastical.com/church/funeral-planning/",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "Southern Co-op funeral plans",
   "url": "https://funeralplans.coop/",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "Pure Cremation funeral plans",
   "url": "https://www.purecremation.co.uk/funeral-plans",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused"
  },
  {
   "source": "the FCA Financial Services Register (funeral plan providers)",
   "url": "https://register.fca.org.uk/",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  },
  {
   "source": "MoneySavingExpert prepaid funeral plans guide",
   "url": "https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/prepaid-funeral-plans/",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused"
  },
  {
   "source": "Over50choices funeral plan comparison",
   "url": "https://www.over50choices.co.uk/funeral-planning/funeral-plans/compare",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12",
   "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused"
  },
  {
   "source": "Fairer Finance rating for Perfect Choice funeral plans",
   "url": "https://www.fairerfinance.com/ratings/brands/perfect-choice-funeral-plans",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12",
   "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page"
  }
 ],
 "sources": [
  {
   "url": "https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/funeral-plans-check-provider-authorised",
   "label": "FCA: funeral plans, check your provider is authorised",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/regulating-funeral-plans",
   "label": "FCA: regulating the funeral plans sector",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-announces-funeral-plan-providers-likely-be-authorised",
   "label": "FCA press release: funeral plan providers likely to be authorised",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.goldencharter.co.uk/funeral-plans/",
   "label": "Golden Charter pre-paid funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/funeral-plans/compare-our-plans",
   "label": "Co-op Funeralcare compare our plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/funeral-plans/direct-cremation-plan",
   "label": "Co-op Funeralcare direct cremation plan",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-plans/advice/funeral-plan-costs/",
   "label": "Dignity funeral plan costs",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.goldenleaves.com/funeral-plans/",
   "label": "Golden Leaves prepaid funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://avalonfuneralplans.com/uk-funeral-plans/standard-funeral-plan/",
   "label": "Avalon Funeral Plans standard plan",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://avalonfuneralplans.com/uk-funeral-plans/premium-funeral-plan/",
   "label": "Avalon Funeral Plans premium plan",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.funeralplans.co.uk/",
   "label": "Ecclesiastical Planning Services funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.ecclesiastical.com/church/funeral-planning/",
   "label": "Ecclesiastical Planning Services church funeral planning",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.crystalfuneralplanning.co.uk/funeral-plans",
   "label": "Crystal Funeral Planning prepaid plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.simplicity.co.uk/funeral-plans",
   "label": "Simplicity funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://farewill.com/funerals/funeral-plans",
   "label": "Farewill funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.distinctcremations.co.uk/funeral-plans/buy-a-funeral-plan/",
   "label": "Distinct Cremations buy a funeral plan",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://aura.life/funerals/funeral-plan",
   "label": "Aura prepaid funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.openprepaidfunerals.co.uk/",
   "label": "Open Prepaid Funerals plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://funeralplans.coop/",
   "label": "Southern Co-op funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.purecremation.co.uk/funeral-plans",
   "label": "Pure Cremation funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://register.fca.org.uk/",
   "label": "the FCA Financial Services Register (funeral plan providers)",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/prepaid-funeral-plans/",
   "label": "MoneySavingExpert prepaid funeral plans guide",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.over50choices.co.uk/funeral-planning/funeral-plans/compare",
   "label": "Over50choices funeral plan comparison",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  },
  {
   "url": "https://www.fairerfinance.com/ratings/brands/perfect-choice-funeral-plans",
   "label": "Fairer Finance rating for Perfect Choice funeral plans",
   "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment"
  }
 ],
 "methodology": "Every row is a verbatim sentence read from the named source's own page through our fetch service on the date shown, hash-pinned to the stored read (the sha of the page's visible text; the raw page is mirrored to R2). 8 of the 24 named sources that could be read published a usable figure; 16 published none and are recorded as not published, never filled in; 0 could not be read (blocked, dead or unreachable) and count nowhere. The headline figures (median, minimum, maximum, quartiles) are over ONE figure per source in GBP (a source's median where its page yielded several accepted sentences), so N counts sources, never sentences; 74 candidate sentence(s) were refused by a reviewer with the reason recorded. The fuller derivation this dataset is chartered to grow into (not yet what the figures above are; they are each source's own published figure as read): The FCA Register's authorised funeral plan providers joined to each provider's own published plan tiers, giving a board nobody publishes: price per tier, what the tier includes against a fixed checklist (collection hours, coffin, hearse, attended or unattended, ashes return, third-party allowance and whether it is CPI-linked or capped), the TRUE cost of paying monthly (the instalment charge as an APR-equivalent, which is where a GBP 1,799 plan becomes GBP 2,400), the cancellation fee, and the gap between the plan price and the same provider's at-need price from dataset 1 - the single figure that answers whether a plan is worth it. Plus the count authorised, the count publishing a price versus quote-only, and repriced-since. A firm selling plans that is NOT on the Register is published as the warning it is.",
 "embed": "<figure style=\"margin:0;padding:16px;border:1px solid #d9d9d9;border-radius:8px;background:#ffffff;color:#111111;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;max-width:480px\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:#111111;background:#ffffff\">1,700 GBP</p><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:14px;color:#111111;background:#ffffff\">median published figure, Funeral Plan Provider Board, across 8 sources, read 12 October 2026</p><figcaption style=\"font-size:12px;color:#444444;background:#ffffff\"><a href=\"https://procedurecostchecker.com/datasets/funeral-plan-provider-board/#median\" style=\"color:#1a4fd6;background:#ffffff\">Source: Procedure Cost Checker Funeral Plan Provider Board</a></figcaption></figure>"
}