Funeral Costs
Funeral costs remain a key consideration for both families and service providers, with pricing transparency, affordability, and regulatory compliance central to public trust and professional standards. Funeral Service Times provides detailed coverage on funeral pricing structures, cost breakdowns, economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and consumer expectations. Reporting also explores developments in low-cost services, funding schemes, pre-paid plans, and the financial impact of inflation and operational expenses—equipping funeral directors and providers with insight into the evolving landscape of funeral affordability and value.
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Sep- 2019 -10 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
New funeral benefit to launch in Scotland
A new benefit providing help for people on low incomes to meet the costs of a funeral will be available…
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Aug- 2019 -29 AugustBusiness
Average funeral cost remains steady in 2018, study finds
The cost of funeral services in the UK has remained steady in the UK over the last 12 months, according…
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Jul- 2019 -17 JulyFuneral Plans
Bereaved families to receive funeral payments quicker
Families grieving the loss of a loved one will find it easier to get help to meet upfront funeral costs,…
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May- 2019 -2 MayCurrent Affairs
Death-focused documentary to show at UK cinemas
Dead Good, the first full length feature by director Rehana Rose, will be released in cinemas on 10 May and…
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1 MayBusiness
Golden Leaves appoints Tom Kiedrowski to board
Funeral plan provider, Golden Leaves, has appointed Tom Kiedrowski to its board of trustees. Kiedrowski, who has more than 21…
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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryBusiness
Down to Earth launches new ‘Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment’ training
Funeral support group, Down To Earth, has announced a new ‘Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment’ training scheme for funeral professionals.…
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17 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Overspending risk as just one in five compare funeral prices
Some eight in ten people do not compare funeral director costs when organising a funeral, according to the latest data…
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14 JanuaryFuneral Plans
Funeral plan provider launches product with promise to ‘freeze’ costs
Funeral planning firm, Golden Leaves, has launched a new suite of fully guaranteed funeral plans with an aim to protect…
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9 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Paupers’ funeral spend nears £5.4m in 2018
New data obtained by insurance company Royal London revealed that local authorities spend almost £5.4m on public health funerals in…
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Dec- 2018 -6 DecemberFeatures
Death for sale: advertising funeral services
“So, these adverts are a tad edgier, and that’s deliberate,” said funeral comparison site Beyond in defence of a series…
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