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Some things you might want to consider are:
How much is a funeral?
Funerals can be low cost, minimal fuss affairs or extravagant celebrations of life. In the most recent edition of the SunLife Cost of Dying Report, it was estimated that the average cost of a basic funeral rose 4.7% to £4,141. However, this doesn’t mean that a funeral needs to cost this much, as you can arrange a direct cremation without any attendance, for as little as £1,140 through With Grace. In the same report, it was found that 1 in 5 funerals are now direct cremations, with attended cremations falling by 4% year-on-year. This is a significant increase in direct cremations from 2019 where only 3% of cremations took place without attendance.
How do pre-paid funeral plan prices compare to a funeral today?
Pre-paid funeral prices are guaranteed not to change. They include many items that are likely needed at the time of need, compared to a funeral today which increase regularly and the start price does not include any possible items that may be required. A funeral plan protects you against funeral inflation.
Why does a pre-paid funeral plan cost more?
A pre-paid funeral is a fixed price for the plan you choose, so will never increase. The at-need price will go up every year.
What’s the difference between a pre-paid funeral plan and an at-need funeral?
A pre-paid funeral means your funeral and ceremony are planned in advance. At-need funerals are planned at the time of death.
What is the difference between a direct cremation and a traditional funeral?
A direct cremation is unattended, letting you celebrate the life of your loved one as you choose.
What is an attended funeral?
An attended funeral is a ceremony or event that takes place at the same time as the burial or cremation.
What is a direct cremation?
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation. You will know the date of the cremation in advance so you can celebrate the life of the loved one as you choose.
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