Frequently Asked Questions.
You can contact us here at any time and with any questions, but we have compiled this page with the most frequently asked questions to help you.
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How much does it cost
The fees for the first year are determined by age. Current joining fees (as at 2020) are:
Up to 60 years of age 250€ joining fee 60 – 70 years of age 350€ joining fee This includes the first annual subscription which is 140€ per person for 2020. Persons over the age of 70 years of age are not eligible for membership. The Funeral Plan year runs from 1st October until the 30th of September of the following year. New applications to join the Scheme will only be accepted during September of each year for the ensuing year. What is covered
The Funeral Plan covers
- Transportation of the deceased to the Funeral Directors premises - Care of the deceased to enable a visit by family and friends - Mortuary expenses – up to 4 days are included (Extra days may be purchased by the family if required) - Wood Veneer coffin suitable for cremation - Robes and fittings - Hearse on the day of the funeral to the crematorium - Provision of all necessary staff - Cremation fees and Doctors Fees - Provision of a Basic urn - All legal documents necessary for a funeral to take place - Advice to deceased´s executors relating to registration and documentation - English Service at the Crematorium Chapel with a Minister to attend the service The Plans are dual-country plans that will be honoured in both Spain and the U.K. Am I guaranteed to be accepted
The funeral plan is subject to the terms and condition of Golden Leaves and no liability whatsoever will be accepted by the Province of Valencia or the Plan Administrators, should there be any subsequent grievances howsoever they may have arisen.
The Administrators have sole discretion regarding eligibility to join the Scheme and their decision is final. No plan can be commenced unless full personal details have been provided and the fees paid. |
How do I join
To be eligible to join the Scheme a Brother must be a subscribing First Affiliate member of a Valencian Lodge and below the age of 70 years at commencement. It is a condition of the Scheme that he remain a subscribing member of a Valencian Lodge for at least 3 (three) years after his date of joining. If, after those three years, he should leave masonry within the Province of Valencia, he may remain in the scheme for as long as the annual membership fee is paid.
Can non-Masons join
The wife or partner of an eligible Brother may also apply to join the plan if they meet the age criteria.
Am I covered from the very start
There is a qualifying period of 1 (one) year before the applicant may benefit from the scheme. This means that no funeral provision will be available during the first year, i.e. from the date of joining on 1st October to the 30th of September the following year.
Can I leave
If a Brother or his partner leaves Spain after they have been in the scheme for 3 (three) years, he/they may remain members of the Scheme for as long as the premiums continue to be paid. In these circumstances and upon death, the claim will be met in accordance with the Golden Leaves rules.
This is strictly a life interest scheme and there will be no refund of any sort, joining fee or subscription, should members leave the scheme or fail to pay the annual premium. How can I be sure that the plan is secure
The plan is underwritten by Golden Leaves, a market leader in funeral plans and is run in accordance with all required financial and contractual guidelines. It has been running since 2001 and has always delivered its obligations and has grown from strength to strength.
What if I leave Freemasonry in Valencia
It is a condition of the Scheme that you remain a subscribing member of a Valencian Lodge for at least 3 (three) years after your date of joining. If, after those three years, you should leave masonry within the Province of Valencia, he may remain in the scheme for as long as the annual membership fee is paid
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Who is running the Plan
The Administrators of the scheme are Barrie Mansell and Rodney Bignell
Barrie R. Mansell
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Rodney C. Bignell
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