A funeral is usually arranged by close family members of the deceased, but what happens if they disagree, or if someone else has the legal right to arrange the funeral? If the deceased has left a valid Will, then the named Executors have the right to organise the funeral and either a burial or cremation. If […]
With funerals becoming increasingly expensive, investing in a pre-paid funeral plan is now more important than ever. Research shows that the cost of death is soaring. Today, it is estimated that the average funeral costs around £4,000. This represents a rise of 33 per cent in only two years. And, with funeral director costs and […]
There are approximately 500,000 deaths registered in the UK each year. And, people rarely have an account only with one bank or building society. So, when someone dies, letting these institutions know can be both time-consuming and stressful. The new online Death Notification Service aims to make the process of contacting banks, and closing the […]
It seems that more people these days would like their funeral to be a celebration of their life than a gloomy affair. Many of them have specific ideas on how they would like to achieve it. Just like any other event, funerals can be personalised and many are choosing to do this by moving away […]
Queen Elizabeth II has been alive for longer than most of us and yet it seems hard to believe that she will one day die. However, there are many plans already in place to deal with this eventuality. The responsibility for dealing with the news first falls to the Queen’s private secretary, who will inform […]
We often talk about how essential it is to have a will in place. Another important aspect of dying is also considering your own funeral arrangements. Again, it’s a topic that people tend to shy away from. A report from the Funeral Planning Authority found that 57% of adults over 40 hadn’t given it any […]
More people than ever before need care in their old age, with dementia a growing problem. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are now 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. With so many people reaching the stage where they can no longer […]