Funeral Costs

The challenges of the funeral profession

The UK’s funeral sector is facing many challenges, from increased competition to price wars between the large providers – but…

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Co-op reveals findings of its ‘biggest ever’ death survey

Almost 18 million people are uncomfortable talking about death, according to Co-op’s “biggest ever” survey of over 30,000 people looking…

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Watford named as the UK’s most expensive place to die

Funeral directors in Watford are charging 37 percent more than the UK average, reinforcing the notion of the ‘Watford Gap’,…

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Direct cremation set to double in the next five years

The number of people in the UK taking up the option of direct cremation is set to double in the…

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Co-op calls for ban on ‘aggressive sales’ in funeral plan market

Co-op’s Funeralcare and Life Planning business has responded to HM Treasury’s call for evidence on the pre-need funeral market, reiterating…

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TfL bans funeral ad campaign over fears it may offend

Transport for London (TfL) has banned a series of advertisements by funeral comparison website Beyond as part of its campaign…

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Co-op launches offer for those hit by unexpected £1,500 funeral bill

Co-op has launched an offer to provide financial support to families who face a shortfall on funeral costs due to…

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Scottish basic funeral costs increase 75 percent in eight years

Data obtained by BBC Scotland research suggests that the average cost of a funeral in Scotland has increased by 75…

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Scotland abolishes child burial fees

Scotland is set to follow in England and Wales’ footsteps with the eradication of child burial and cremation fees. The…

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Private UK cemetery operator welcomes government decision on child graves

Privately owned cemetery operator GreenAcres Group has announced that all six of its cemetery and ceremonial parks will extend its…

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