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Pre-Paid Funerals in Ripon

Planning ahead with a funeral plan can provide reassurance, protect against rising costs and ensure your wishes are recorded, giving you and your family greater peace of mind for the future. 

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Prepaid Funeral Plans From Open Prepaid Funerals

We at, Rushton Family Funerals have chosen to become an Introducer Appointed Representative of Open Prepaid Funerals, who offer fair, clear and transparent funeral plans.

The experienced team at Open will guide you through the process of taking out a prepaid funeral plan and look after the financial aspects of the plan, whilst keeping us on hand to ensure your personal preferences can be met and that we maintain our relationships with the families we serve

This relationship allows Rushton Family Funerals to provide Open with our expertise and guidance on how the funeral is conducted whilst they set up a plan to suit your needs and preferences. You can jump straight to our page on Open’s website to see the standard plans and prices, simply click here.

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Our Funeral Plans

What Is A Funeral Plan

When it comes to planning a funeral, it can be a sensitive topic to navigate – especially if you are a loved one planning a service or ceremony for the deceased. That’s why it may be beneficial to consider the option of a prepaid funeral plan – as you can help to alleviate the emotional and financial burdens from your family and loved ones by planning and paying for a funeral ahead of time.

Plan Ahead With Confidence

Choose the specific type of funeral you would like and record all of your wishes in advance, so your family has clear guidance and greater peace of mind when the time comes in the future.
  • Record Your Funeral Wishes
  • Choose Your Preferred Arrangements
  • Reduce Uncertainty For Family

Fix Funeral Director Costs

Your funeral director’s fees are based on today’s prices, helping protect against future increases and giving you greater certainty over the cost of your arrangements in the years ahead.
  • Fees Fixed At Today’s Prices
  • Protection Against Future Increases
  • Clearer Future Cost Planning

Secure & Professionally Managed

Plans are arranged through Open Prepaid Funerals, a regulated third-party provider. Your plan is set up separately, helping provide reassurance that your arrangements are properly managed.
  • Arranged Through Open Prepaid Funerals
  • Funds Managed Securely
  • Regulated Third-Party Provider

Funeral Plans Tailored To You

About Open Prepaid Funerals

Open Prepaid Funerals Limited was formed in 2003 with the aim of providing a financially secure and ethical method of planning a future funeral by specialising in prepaid funeral plans. We offer a range of prepaid funeral plans, from a low-key unattended cremation to attended services designed to suit a variety of requirements. You can also create almost anything you require in our very detailed and unique bespoke plan.

The cost of your prepaid funeral plan depends entirely on the plan you choose, your personal preference and the level of service that you require. The expert team of Open Advisers will talk you through this on the telephone, online using a webcam, or if required, face to face.

Once set up, your payment is made into The Open Prepaid Funerals Trust Fund, where it is managed by professional fund managers, overseen by a board of trustees and independently audited annually. The trust deed has been created in such a way that its purpose is to offer greater protection to you the plan holder and your family or estate. We here at Rushton Family Funerals will have the responsibility for the provision of your funeral on behalf of you through Open Prepaid Funerals.

Friendly Advice, Without The Pressure

Planning Ahead Starts With A Conversation

If you’re considering a funeral plan and would like to understand your options, we’re here to help. We can talk you through the process, explain what is covered and help you decide what feels right for you. There is no pressure and no obligation, just clear, straightforward guidance from a local independent funeral director.

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By choosing a local independent funeral director with Open Prepaid Funerals, you can receive a high-quality experience along with the expertise required, allowing you to be safe in the knowledge your funeral is taken care of when the time comes.

Simply get in touch with us and we will arrange an appointment with an Open Adviser or you can contact Open directly on 0330 660 0072 to get the process started.

Rushton Family Funerals is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Open Prepaid Funerals Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 962403

The Benefits Of Planning Ahead Today

Why Choose A Prepaid Funeral Plan

By choosing a prepaid funeral plan, this is a simple and practical way to let your loved ones know that everything is taken care of. Some of the main benefits include:
  • Reduces financial burden – as the funeral plan will be paid up front or in monthly instalments, this can reduce the financial burden on loved ones when the time comes.
  • Can alleviate emotional stress - planning your funeral beforehand helps to alleviate added stress, but also provides a caring solution to decrease emotional stress on your loved ones.
  • Funeral Director professional fees are fixed – although funeral plan prices may fluctuate due to inflation, the price of the funeral directors professional services is fixed at the time the plan has been bought – meaning that your plan is safe for years to come.
  • Contribution to disbursements – your plan can include a contribution to third party costs, such as; the crematorium cost, a minister or officiant to carry out the service, flowers or obituary notices. Your contribution to disbursements is not guaranteed to be covered and your family or estate may have to make an additional contribution at the time of need. A list of potential disbursements are available in our terms and conditions.
  • Individual personalisation – by choosing a prepaid funeral plan, you can decide on the theme of your own funeral yourself and ensure that everything is to your taste and personal preference ahead of the time.

Funeral Plan FAQs

Common Questions About Our Funeral Plans

We understand that planning ahead can raise questions about costs, flexibility, security and what happens in the future. Below are some of the most common questions families ask us about funeral plans, helping you feel informed, reassured and confident about your choices.

What is a funeral plan?

A funeral plan allows you to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance. It can help record your wishes, reduce uncertainty for your family and provide greater clarity around future funeral costs.

How do funeral plans work?

You choose the funeral arrangements that suit your wishes, then the plan is set up through Open Prepaid Funerals. Payments are managed separately, with the agreed funeral arrangements recorded for the future.

Are funeral director fees fixed?

The funeral director’s fees included within the plan are based on today’s prices. This can help protect against future increases, although some third-party costs may change depending on the terms of the plan.

Is my money protected?

Plans are arranged through Open Prepaid Funerals, a regulated third-party provider. Funds are managed separately from the funeral director, helping provide reassurance that your money is protected if circumstances change in future.

Can I change my funeral plan later?

In many cases, changes can be made to your funeral wishes or arrangements after the plan has been set up. We can explain what can be amended and any terms that may apply.

Can I pay for a funeral plan in instalments?

Payment options are available through the funeral plan provider and may include different ways to pay. We can explain the available options and help you understand which approach may suit your circumstances.

What happens if I move house?

Your funeral plan is not necessarily tied to one funeral director. If you move area, the plan can remain valid and arrangements can be discussed with the provider to ensure continued support.

Can I take out a plan for someone else?

Funeral plans are usually taken out for someone who is still living, and it may be possible to arrange one for another person. We can explain the process and what information is required.

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd uses and protects any information that you give Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd when you use this website.

Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 11/03/2026.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Name and job title
  • Contact information including email address
  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • Health information provided during consultations where necessary to provide safe services (with your explicit consent)
  • Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What do we do with the information we gather?

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • We may periodically send promotional emails with your consent about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address you have provided.
  • From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you with your consent for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Lawful basis for processing

We process your information under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have clearly agreed (e.g. marketing communications, consultation forms)
  • Contract – to provide you with the services you have booked or purchased
  • Legal obligation – to meet requirements such as tax and accounting rules
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website and services

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. To prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How long we keep your data

We will retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes explained above. Certain records, such as consultation forms, may be kept for up to 7 years in line with industry guidelines.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies). You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our site.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

  • Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, you will be able to tick a box to give your consent to receive marketing communications. If you later change your mind, you can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at office@rushtonfunerals.co.uk
  • If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at office@rushtonfunerals.co.uk

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. 

Your rights under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you free of charge
  • Ask for corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your data (where lawful)
  • Restrict or object to processing of your data
  • Request transfer of your data to another provider (data portability)
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis for processing)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email office@rushtonfunerals.co.uk or write to 6 Westgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AT.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

Copyright Policy

This website and its content are protected by copyright laws. All rights reserved.

The content of this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by the United Kingdom and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit in any way the content of this website without the prior written consent of Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd.

You may download, print, and store limited copies of the content of this website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not alter or remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

Any unauthorized use of the content of this website may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, and other laws. Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd reserves the right to take legal action against any unauthorised use of the content of this website.

Cookie Policy

This website, Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd, uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how users interact with our site. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

 How we use cookies

We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how you use our site and to improve your experience
  • To show you relevant content and advertising
  • To analyse traffic and usage patterns

Cookies that we use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled.
  • Functionality cookies: These enable us to remember your preferences and settings, and to provide enhanced, personalised features.
  • Performance cookies: These collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit, and help us to improve the performance of our site.
  • Advertising cookies: These are used to show you relevant content and advertising based on your browsing history and interests.

Cookie consent 

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies). Essential cookies will be placed regardless, as they are required for the website to function.

Changing your preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our site.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party providers (for example, Google Analytics or embedded social media content). These providers may set their own cookies in line with their own privacy and cookie policies.

Cookie duration

Some cookies are session-based and will be deleted when you close your browser. Others are persistent and remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

Managing your cookie preferences

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Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.

For more information about managing your cookie preferences, please refer to the help section of your browser or visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Terms of Use

This website is operated by Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

  1. Use of the Website

The Website is intended for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You may not use the Website in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party’s use of the Website.

  1. Intellectual Property

The content of the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by the United Kingdom and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, display, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit in any way the content of the Website without the prior written consent of Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Website. Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

  1. Limitation of Liability

Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

  1. Changes to the Terms

Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Website after any such modification constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Website will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Disclaimer

This website (the “Website”) is provided by Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Website.

Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd will not be liable for any errors or omissions in the content of the Website, or for any actions taken in reliance on the information provided on the Website. Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd does not warrant that the Website will be available at all times or that the Website or any content will be error-free. [Rushton Independent Funerals Ltd reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website or any content at any time without notice.

The content of the Website is provided for general information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of a qualified professional before making any decisions based on the information contained on the Website.

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You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

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