TLSE Funeral Scheme

Formal Statement of the scheme rules

The Liberal Synagogue Elstree Funeral Scheme applies to all Full Members of the Congregation. Unmarried children under the age of 21 and normally residing with their parents, guardians, etc, who are members of the congregation, are included.

Membership of the Scheme which covers the basic cost of the funeral is by payment of the annual subscription, plus joining fees as applicable. All benefits from the Scheme will become operable immediately on joining the Synagogue.

The Scheme will cover the following items:-

• Standard coffin and shroud.
  

• Washing and dressing of the deceased.
  
• Transport of mourners and deceased by hearse and one other car for a total journey of 20 miles.
  
• Salaries and wages wholly and exclusively incurred in the aforementioned.
  
• Temporary name tablet where burial is requested.
  
• Services at funeral and one evening shivah. 

The maximum liability borne by the Scheme would be £700. Expenses over and above those covered by the Scheme will be the responsibility of the family, or estate, of the deceased. Examples of such extra expenses include:-

• Use of Private Chapel; Cost of doctor's and/or hospital certificates for cremation;
  

• Overtime/Out of normal hours working; Additional cars or excess car mileage;
  
• Bereavement notices; Additional services; Incidental expenses. 

Joining fees per person paid once only on joining the Scheme will be:-

Age 55 - 59	£100
60 - 64	£150
65 - 69	£250
70 and over	£700 or signed disclaimer

Members whose annual subscriptions are in arrears in accordance with the Constitution of The Liberal Synagogue Elstree will be automatically excluded from receiving any benefit from the Funeral Scheme.

The basic cost of the actual burial or cremation as indicated on a Member's application form is covered under a separate Liberal Judaism scheme the benefits of which commence on acceptance as a member of the congregation, unless a disclaimer has been signed.

In the event of a bereavement the Burial Officer must be informed. Arrangements for the funeral will then be made between the undertaker of the cemetery and the bereaved family. All necessary details will be attended to by the undertaker.

The Council reserves the right to review the Scheme as necessary. 

(Revised Feb 2005)

Liberal Judaism burial scheme

Please note that there is a separate and additional joining fee for those aged 55 or older to the Liberal Judaism burial scheme, which provides a burial plot at a Liberal Judaism cemetery, or cremation facilities as appropriate. Details are available from the membership officer.