What is National Funeral Planning Awareness Week 2026?

National Funeral Planning Awareness Week was established by Golden Charter to encourage people throughout the UK to reflect on their funeral wishes and take the important step of having a conversation with loved ones about them.

We understand that bringing funerals into the conversation can be challenging and, quite honestly, something you’d rather put off for another day. But we see the comfort and reassurance that planning a funeral can bring — not just to our plan holders, but to the family and friends they leave behind.

Visit gld.ch/fpweek to find out more about National Funeral Planning Awareness Week, and find out more about why having meaningful discussions about funeral wishes can bring so many benefits for you and your family.

When is National Funeral Planning Awareness Week 2026?

In 2026 National Funeral Planning Awareness Week will take place from the 23rd of February and run through until the 2nd of March.