Your Concerns
At Avalon we beleive our role is to help you prepare for life's final event and make sure we fully understand your concerns. There are many issues to consider so you may find it useful to have a think about the following questions.
Don't worry if you're not too sure about a specific issue. Just think of the concern that is most relevant to you. If gives us ideas about how we can help you plan for the solution which most suits your needs.
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Costs
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Funeral costs can be in excess if £2,500 and they're rising at 10% per annum.
How can I or my family afford to pay for my funeral?
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Distress
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Funerals can be completed within 24 hours, a very big change from your home country.
Will there be time for my family and friends to pay their last respects?
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Payment
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The funeral bill is often paid in advance or on the same day as the funeral.
I have heard that bank accounts ar frozen at this time and that I have no control over the individual funeral director selected and his demand for immediate payment, as is the custom, upon my death.
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Control
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Many funerals are completed even before the family is even notified.
Will my family and friends have the opportunity and the time to properly grieve?
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Health
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My health has prevented me from buying Life Insurance.
Is there an alternative?
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Language Difficulties
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If you can't speak the language you are potentially vulnerable.
WIll I get the service that I want at the right price?
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