Prepaid Plans

Prepaid Funeral Plans provided in partnership with Ecclesiastical Planning Services

Pre-arranging your funeral is one of the most thoughtful decisions you can make for both yourself and your family. We offer a compassionate and supportive approach to funeral plans, helping you choose the details that matter most, at your own pace and with no pressure.

A funeral that reflects you

Every person is different, and so every funeral should be too. With our pre-arranged packages, you can tailor everything – from the type of service and music to floral tributes and transport – making certain your wishes are honoured just as you’d like.

We’ll walk you through each option and keep everything clear, supportive, and straihtgforward. You’ll also have the reassurance of knowing your family won’t be left guessing at a difficult time.

Peace of mind for your loved ones

By making your wishes known in advance, you’re lifting a significant burden from those closest to you. A pre-arranged funeral means fewer difficult decisions for your family during a time of grief, and the comfort of knowing everything has been organised exactly as you wanted.

It also allows you to manage the financial aspect ahead of time, with options to pay in full or in manageable instalments. Once your plan is in place, costs are fixed at today’s prices, protecting you from future increases.

Support every step of the way

We understand that thinking about your own funeral can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our experienced and caring team are here to guide you gently through each step, offering honest advice, clear explanations and a truly personal service.

Whether you have a specific vision in mind or aren’t sure where to begin, we’re here to listen and help create a plan that feels right for you.

Planning with Confidence through Ecclesiastical

we believe in giving families peace of mind by helping them plan ahead. That’s why we work in partnership with Ecclesiastical Planning Services, a trusted provider with many years’ experience in funeral plan funding.

While we take care of the personal and practical details of your chosen funeral, Ecclesiastical manages the financial side, ensuring your money is held securely in an independent trust until it is needed. This arrangement means your wishes are protected, costs are guaranteed, and your family has one less thing to worry about at a difficult time.

We are an Appointed Representative of Ecclesiastical Planning Services Limited Reg. No. 2644860, registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, UK, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 958152. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates pre-paid funeral plans only.

Compassionate support, every step of the way

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Contact us at any time for guidance, support, or to discuss arrangements – we’re always here to help with care, respect and understanding.

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I would like to highly recomend william lauderdale funeral directors for a first class professional service. They guide you through the entire difficult process of organising a funreal with a great deal of compassion care and understanding. Any queries were always responded to very quickly often out of normal office hours and william and his staff were all exceptionally friendly calm and patient. Cannot recomend this company enough to others in their time of need.
Margaret Laing (Dunston)

I would just like to thank W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services for the outstanding service they provided when my Dad suddenly passed away earlier this year. William, Shauna and the full team couldn’t have been any more professional. The team were on hand to help with everything we needed to arrange. They took care of everything at a very stressful time for us and understood the importance of organising the funeral to fit my dad’s wishes and to reflect his personality. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them
John Cliff (Whickham)

A huge thank you to Lauderdale and especially Alex. They were very Compassionate, understanding and professional. Alex was excellent he supported our family during this very difficult and emotional time. My dad got the best send off. Nothing was a problem they were very empathetic and catered for our every need. I would definitely recommend Lauderdale. Thank you so much for looking after my dad!!
Scott McDougall

Our family would like to thank Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services for everything from start to finish for the recent funeral arrangements for our late father Harry. Alex was tremendous keeping us updated all the way, making sure everything was taken care of and nothing was a problem.
Graeme Craggs

Lauderdale's provided funeral on 23rd August 2021 after the passing of my dad. Could not have asked for more, compassionate, friendly, understanding but always professional. They took away most of the stress of the arrangements and made a very difficult day a little bit easier. Cannot thank William and his staff enough for helping to give my dad a send off he would have been proud of. Highly recommended to anyone.
Lyndsey Armstrong

At such a difficult time losing both parents in 19 months the team went above and beyond to make sure we were ok! Can’t thank them enough for taking good care of my mam and dad!
Angela Adair

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