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The cost of living in the UK differs widely depending on where you live. The cost of dying is no different, with great regional variance in the costs of burial and cremation. For this reason it can be difficult to determine the average cost of a funeral in the UK. There are however some general […]

Rising funeral costs in the UK The price of a funeral is one of the fastest rising costs in the UK. The cost of cremating or burying a deceased loved one has increased by 112% within the last fifteen years and shows no sign of slowing. In 2017 the price of a simple burial or […]

Dealing with the grief of losing a loved one is difficult and painful enough without the stress of organising the funeral. For this reason, many people hire a funeral director in order to relieve them of the burden of making the necessary arrangements. Bear in mind that – although it often makes the process easier […]

For the past few hundred years it has been traditional in the UK to hold a funeral ceremony but things are changing. With the price of funeral including a coffin and tombstone rising to more than £4,000 and concerns about non-biodegradable coffins and formaldehyde pollution widespread, it is becoming more common to dispose of a […]

A funeral can last anywhere from 15 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on where it is taking place and the religion of the deceased. More contemporary or individualised funerals, such as humanist services, have more flexibility in terms of length than traditional religious funerals, which may last for a couple of hours. In […]

When a loved one dies it is common for family members to wonder who is financially responsible. It is a painful thing to have to think about money at such a difficult time, but nonetheless funerals can be very expensive events. So exactly who is responsible for funeral costs under UK law? Breakdown of funeral […]

The amount of time that passes between a death and the body being laid to rest depends on many factors, from personal preference to religion to availability. In the UK it is common for funerals to take place a week or two after the deceased person passed away to give the family time to make […]

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While overall funeral costs are increasing year on year, hearse and limousine fees are usually included in funeral director package fees and have remained relatively stable. Funeral directors will charge a single rate for an entire funeral service, which usually includes administration, burial costs and the transfer of the body and family members to the […]

Although the thought of pre-planning your own funeral may feel a little morbid, there are actually many benefits to getting preparations in order whilst you are still alive and well. Today many people choose to buy pre-paid funeral plans to obtain peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones. In this article we will […]