The SunLife Cost of Dying report has found that the average cost of a basic funeral has gone down for the first time in 18 years. The study notes that funeral costs were down 3.1% in 2021, with an average basic funeral costing £4,054, £128 less than in 2020. Costs vary across the UK regions, […]
A pre-paid funeral plan will cover some of the basic costs of a funeral when the time comes. If you want to make arrangements for your funeral costs, you can pay in advance so that your loved ones will have less to deal with in respect of organisation and payment. In deciding whether this is […]
When someone dies, the administration can seem overwhelming at what is a very difficult time. We take a look at each step to be taken. Following a death, dealing with all of the necessary paperwork is an onerous task. If a Will is left, it will appoint an executor who will be responsible for […]
Paying for a funeral after someone’s death can be difficult if money has not been set aside for this purpose. Funeral expenses can usually be paid for from the deceased person’s estate, but it may be necessary to wait until a Grant of Probate has been issued, which could take several months. Average funeral costs […]
Helping pay for funeral expenses Grieving the loss of a loved one is already one of the most stressful times in a person’s life without the additional burden of paying for their funeral expenses. Thankfully, funeral expenses can be paid for from the estate. However, this can only be claimed after the probate process has […]
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 […]