Help your family through the complicated funeral system in Portugal with a prepaid funeral plan
If you live in Portugal, Avalon’s choice of prepaid funeral plans are specially designed for English-speaking expats to pay for funeral costs in advance and provide help and support for their family at the time of death.
Why do I need an expat funeral plan?
The Portuguese funeral system is different to the UK system in many ways, with funerals traditionally taking place within 48 hours of the death. This may make it difficult for loved ones to make arrangements and for family in the UK to attend the funeral.
The language barrier can also make a difficult time more stressful for your family.
When the time comes, Avalon’s team of English-speaking specialists will help your family take care of all the arrangements in your chosen plan, potentially saving them time, stress and money at a difficult time.
Your plan moves with you, so if you spend time living between both countries, you can have a funeral in the UK or Portugal.
Our specialist funeral plans in Portugal
We offer a range of funeral plans to suit you. Whether you’d prefer a funeral in Portugal or a repatriation back to mainland Great Britain we can help you find the right option to suit your needs and budget. Find out more about what each plan includes and doesn’t include on the plan pages.
* You can pay for your plan in full or over 18 months with no additional costs, or you can choose to spread the cost from 2 to 10 years (or 5 years for repatriation plans) where an instalment charge will be added based on the term you select (age restrictions apply); to see an example of this click the Read More button.
The Avalon Promise provides peace of mind for you and your family
If you choose to pay for your funeral plan in instalments, you could benefit from the Avalon Promise. Avalon will still provide all the services included in your plan if you pass away before your plan is fully paid if:
You die as a result of an accident at any time- When you die your plan has already been in place for 12 months for a UK plan or 18 months for one of our Europe plans
This means your loved ones won’t have to make up the difference for the cost of the services in the plan and can focus on celebrating your life, instead of worrying about finding the money to pay for your funeral.
You must keep up to date with your plan instalments or your plan may be cancelled, for full details of the Avalon Promise see UK plan Terms and Conditions and Europe plan Terms and Conditions.
Why so many expats choose Avalon's funeral plans
- Established for 30 years and with over 100,000 customers, we are specialists in prepaid funeral plans
- Your plan moves with you – Avalon can arrange your funeral in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus or the UK (see terms and conditions for more information)
- If you return to the UK permanently, we can allocate you the equivalent UK plan at no extra charge. (See terms and conditions for more information)
- Repatriation plans if you want to be buried or cremated in mainland Great Britain
- Costs are fixed at today’s prices – avoid potential future price rises
- We have a range of funeral plans and offer flexible payment options
- 24-hour bereavement line with English-speakers
- We have a network of 80 local funeral directors who have more than 600 funeral homes across Spain, Portugal and Cyprus
- Rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot with over 4,000 reviews
Ready to set up your plan?
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Want to find out more about Avalon’s expat funeral plans?
Request a callback to speak to one of our friendly funeral plan specialists about your expat funeral plan. They can explain how our plans work and give you the information you need to choose a plan that’s right for you.
You can buy your plan over the phone or with our funeral plan specialist from the comfort of your own home. Complete the form now to find out more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need two funeral plans if I spend time living in the UK and Portugal?
No, you only need one funeral plan. If you spend time living in the UK and Portugal you can choose Dual Certification, this can provide a funeral in either country depending on where you die. Dual certification does not include repatriation. See the terms and conditions for more information.
Has Brexit affected my funeral plan?
No. Whether you are a new or existing Avalon customer, you are still covered in both countries.
If you do decide to move back to the UK permanently, you can convert your expat plan into a UK plan free of charge (terms and conditions apply).
How can I pay for my funeral plan?
You can choose to pay for your funeral plan either in full or in monthly payments over several years.
For further flexibility, you can increase your payments or pay off the outstanding balance at any point. Our payment options are designed to suit you and your needs, but the sooner you can pay off your plan, the cheaper it will be.
You can also choose whether you would like to pay for your funeral plan in Pounds or Euros.
Can I choose a burial or a cremation funeral plan?
Yes. Our plans offer a range of options whether you wish to be buried or cremated in this country, or for your body to be repatriated for cremation in mainland Great Britain. Please note plans do not include burial plots.
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