It does make sense if you opt to arrange your funeral beforehand. Given below are certain aspects you might be concerned about.

1. What would happen if the funeral service giver goes out-of-business?
Whilst this is thought to be quite improbable, the money handed over by you for the funeral services will be received as per the code-of-conduct of the UK’s NAPFP (National Association of Pre-paid Funeral Plans) and would be wholly safe. The monies for the funeral are held in a trust – a separate official entity – which is regularly assessed by unconnected actuaries and accountants. So your funeral will still be carried out in accordance to your guaranteed funeral arrangement and the funeral administrator would be paid through the trust-fund.

2. What if I shift?
Your agreement is just passed on to an alternative funeral service convenient to your new home. If you elect to relocate abroad, you may ask for a return. If you change residence, do notify the funeral plan provider immediately, so they could make sure all records are updated.

3. What would happen if the chosen funeral service provider closes down?
The chosen funeral service giver will plan the same preparations with another neighboring funeral manager.

4. What in case I choose to obtain an arrangement for someone else?
No troubles with this, so long as the option is suitable and needed by that someone.