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<\/a><\/a>\nThe partnership marks the first time Everest\u2019s funeral concierge service has been available via a benefits broker in the UK. Everest\u2019s expert advisers are available by telephone 24\/7. And with 99% of calls answered within 30 seconds, they act as real-time advocates for families as they navigate the funeral process, ensuring they\u2019re never alone. WTW\u2019s clients, and employees, will be able to access this support via their existing employee benefits portfolio.<\/p>
\n\u201cThis partnership reflects our commitment to finding innovative, practical ways to support employers and their employees when people need it most,\u201d <\/i>said <\/i>Errol Antao, Head of Carrier Engagement, Health & Benefits GBI at WTW<\/b>. \u201cWe are always looking for ways to help employers improve the benefits that they offer employees and this partnership provides a broader commitment to delivering differentiated wellbeing support that employers can offer with confidence.\u201d<\/i><\/p>
\n\u201cWhen someone dies, families shouldn\u2019t have to navigate complex decisions alone. We stand alongside them with expert guidance, practical support, and an independent voice,\u201d<\/i> said Mark Wood, Chairman, Everest Funeral Concierge UK<\/b>. \u201cTogether with WTW, we are delivering a first-of-its-kind offering that supports grief, mental wellbeing and financial wellbeing.\u201d<\/i><\/p>
\nFor employers, the service provides practical, human support at a critical life moment - helping employees make informed decisions, reduce administrative burden and access trusted guidance.<\/p>
\nAfter a death, employees and families can access round\u2011the\u2011clock human support for funeral planning and research, cost comparison, and practical next steps - helping them move forward with clarity at a highly emotional time.<\/p>
\nThe service includes WillPrepSM<\/sup> support for will and power of attorney preparation and updates, plus Everest\u2019s \u2018My Wishes\u2019 planning and cost\u2011comparison tool covering 8,000+ funeral homes. Repatriation support is available in 240+ languages for international needs.<\/p> \nBereavement costs UK businesses an estimated \u00a323 billion a year in lost productivity 1<\/sup>, yet dedicated workplace support remains the exception rather than the rule. This partnership reflects growing recognition that meaningful bereavement support is both a duty of care and a business imperative.<\/p> \nEverest Funeral Concierge plans to expand access to its services across the UK and internationally.<\/p> \nWTW and Everest Funeral Concierge UK \u2013 Proposition at a glance<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nWho can access it<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nEmployees and families of WTW\u2019s UK employee benefits brokerage clients, across three generations.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nWhat the benefit provides<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nHuman-led funeral concierge support, bereavement navigation, and independent advocacy before and after a death.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nAvailability<\/b><\/p><\/td> \n24\/7\/365 access to experienced advisers.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nPlanning & preparedness<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nGuidance to plan ahead and understand options before decisions are needed.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nFuneral support<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nSupport with funeral planning and research, plus cost comparison to help families make informed choices.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nAdministration support<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nGuidance through documentation and practical next steps following a death.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nWill & POA help<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nWillPrepSM<\/sup> support for will and power of attorney preparation, updates and changes.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nMy Wishes tool<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nPlanning and cost-comparison tool covering 8,000+ funeral homes.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nInternational needs<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nRepatriation support in 240+ languages (where required).<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n \nValue to employers<\/b><\/p><\/td> \nStrengthens duty of care with practical support during bereavement; helps reduce time lost to administration and decision-making; complements EAP\/mental wellbeing and financial wellbeing strategies.\u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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