Is Farewill Still Doing Wills in 2026?
Short answer: No.
Farewill stopped offering DIY online wills in 2026 after pivoting to The Simpler Cremation Service. The Farewill website now sells funeral and cremation services rather than will templates. Existing Farewill wills written before the pivot are still legally valid under the Wills Act 1837. The closest like-for-like alternative for new buyers is WillSafe UK at £39.99.
What changed with Farewill
Farewill was founded in 2015 and became one of the UK's most popular online will-writing services — over 250,000 wills sold, a Trustpilot score above 4.9, and a simple online questionnaire that took roughly 15 minutes. In late 2025 the company announced a strategic shift away from wills and toward funeral and cremation services. By early 2026 the will service had been wound down, and the website now redirects new visitors to The Simpler Cremation Service — a funeral and direct cremation product.
This is not a company collapse. Farewill is still trading. It has simply chosen to exit the will-writing market. New customers cannot buy a will from Farewill in 2026.
What it means for existing Farewill customers
If you bought a will from Farewill while they were operating, that document is still legally valid — provided it was correctly signed and witnessed. The Wills Act 1837 governs what makes a will valid in England and Wales. Farewill's continuing existence as a business has no bearing on that.
Three quick checks:
- Locate the signed paper copy. Your digital draft is not the legal will. The signed, witnessed paper document is.
- Confirm correct execution. Two independent adults (not beneficiaries, not spouses of beneficiaries) must have signed as witnesses in your presence.
- Decide whether your circumstances have changed. See the triggers in the FAQ below.
Where to go instead if you need a new will
Six options for an England and Wales DIY will in 2026, in price order:
| Service | Single will price | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| LawPack Standard Will Pack | £17.99 | Posted printed pack | Very simple estates, lowest cost |
| Post Office Will Pack | ≈£25 | Posted printed kit | High-street brand familiarity |
| WillSafe UK — Single Will Kit | £39.99 | Instant PDF + Word download | Closest like-for-like to Farewill; plain-English; 14-day guarantee |
| Trust Inheritance | ≈£90–£180 | Will writer phone consultation | Buyers who want guidance but not full solicitor cost |
| Co-op Legal Services | ≈£175 | Solicitor-drafted by phone | Complex estates; SRA-regulated |
| gov.uk free template | Free | Plain text template | Very simple estates, no children |
For a detailed comparison of all six options, see our full guide: Farewill alternatives in 2026: 6 UK DIY will services compared.
Beyond Wills also closed
Farewill is not the only major provider to exit the market. Beyond (formerly beyond.life) also shut down in 2025 and redirected customers to Farewill with a closure notice — which itself is now a cremation business. If you bought a will from Beyond, see our guide: Beyond Wills has closed — what to do if you bought from them.
Frequently asked questions
Has Farewill closed in 2026?
Farewill has not gone out of business entirely. It has pivoted away from will writing and now operates as The Simpler Cremation Service. New will customers cannot use Farewill in 2026 — the will-writing service has been wound down.
Is my Farewill will still legal?
Yes, if it was signed and witnessed correctly under the Wills Act 1837. Farewill's pivot to cremation services does not invalidate any will the company drafted while it was operating. The document is yours, not theirs — what matters is that it was correctly executed.
What is the cheapest alternative to Farewill?
LawPack's Standard Will Pack at £17.99 is the cheapest option. WillSafe UK at £39.99 is the closest like-for-like to Farewill's online experience — an instant PDF and Word download with plain-English guidance and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Should I update my Farewill will?
Only if your circumstances have changed. Common triggers: marriage (which automatically revokes most wills in England and Wales under s.18 Wills Act 1837), divorce, new children, death of a named beneficiary or executor, a major asset sale or acquisition, or moving to Scotland or Northern Ireland. If none of those apply, your Farewill will continues to be legally valid.
Can I use a codicil to update my Farewill will?
Yes. A codicil is a short amendment document that modifies a specific part of an existing will without rewriting the whole thing. You do not need to involve Farewill — you can write a codicil using any provider. It must be signed and witnessed under the same Wills Act 1837 rules as the original will.
Where is my Farewill will stored?
Farewill did not offer a long-term document storage service for all customers. Your signed paper copy is the legal document — look in your home safe, with your solicitor, or with the executor you named. If you only have a digital draft and never printed and signed it, it is not legally valid.
Need a new will after Farewill?
WillSafe UK is the closest like-for-like replacement — instant PDF and Word download, plain-English guidance, drafted to the Wills Act 1837, 14-day money-back guarantee.