Funeral Plan

Growing consumer trust in the funeral planning industry

As we continue supporting the growing funeral planning industry by providing robust regulation, our thoughts are also turning to how…

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New funeral plan commitment aims to help thousands more rest in peace

Co-op Funeralcare is introducing a new additional commitment for clients choosing to pay monthly for their funeral plan. Customers taking…

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‘Cremation costs are a postcode lottery’, claims new report

Cremation costs can vary by more than £500 depending on where the deceased lives, claims a new report. The report…

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Brits wait till 51 to start planning their funeral

The average age Brits start to consider their own funeral is 51-years-old according to new research released today by the…

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Co-op warns millions likely to be hit by financial shortfall with over 50’s plans

Co-op Funeralcare is warning that over 50’s plans have an average shortfall each of over £1,500 when they are used…

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Funeral firm donates to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has received a donation of almost £2,000 from Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors. A cheque was…

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Funeral directors show support for local sporting community

Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors has increased its links with the local sporting community by packing down as a partner…

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Co-op Funeralcare appoints Robert Maclachlan as managing director

Robert Maclachlan has been appointed managing director of Co-op Funeralcare. Robert previously held the national operations director role, overseeing Co-op’s…

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Avalon launches Lifelocker, the autobiographical app

Avalon, the UK Funeral Planning Authority registered provider of pre-paid funeral plans, has launched LifeLocker, an autobiographical app. It is…

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Fairer Finance report claims unregulated funeral plans leave consumers at risk

Consumer group, Fairer Finance, in partnership with Dignity Funerals, has released a report calling for stronger regulation of the funeral planning…

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