Posted 1/15/2024, 1:41:06 PM
Funeral Costs Hit Record High of £9,658, More Than Twice Inflation Rate Over Past Decade
- Funeral costs have risen to over £4,100 on average, increasing nearly twice as fast as inflation
- Total cost of dying, including funeral and probate fees, now stands at record high of £9,658
- Cost of basic funeral up 126% since 2004, over 50% higher than inflation over same period
- Families struggling to afford rising funeral prices, with most not leaving enough money to cover costs
- Tips to reduce funeral costs include direct cremation, home wakes, cheaper coffins and flowers