Funeral Plans

70% increase in demand for wills during coronavirus crisis

The rate of those making their final will has increased by 70% since the start of the Covid-19 lockdown. According…

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South West ‘most expensive’ region for cremation, study finds

The most expensive region for cremation is the South West of England, where the average cost of cremation is £884,…

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Spending on funeral ‘extras’ at record high, says SunLife

Spending on funeral “extras” has risen to £2,306 following an annual rise of 11.9%, according to SunLife’s latest Cost of…

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NAFD partners with Dementia Friendly Haringey Network

The NAFD has announced its sponsorship of a new leaflet produced by the Dementia Friendly Haringey Network in association with…

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New online funeral planning service launches

A new online funeral planning service Way To Go has launched, allowing people to plan their own funeral. Way to…

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14 million Brits risk taking last requests to the grave

British people are “taking their final wishes to the grave”, according to new data published by the Co-Operative Funeralcare.  The…

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Arranging a funeral takes over 52 hours, study suggests

Research by the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) has found that on average, it takes over 52 hours to…

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Funeral directors urged to use accredited coffins amid safety fears

UK funeral directors are being urged by theFuneral Furnishing Manufacturers Association (FFMA) to ensure the coffins they supply are formally…

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‘My way’ tops funeral song playlist

SunLife’s latest Cost of Dying report reveals that Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ is the song most likely to be played…

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SAIF praises new industry report on funerals

SAIF has “welcomed” the findings of a new national study into funerals which has revealed five significant factors important to…

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