38% admit they would struggle to cover the expenses of a funeral

25th January 2024 Consumer Collections | #funeral costs

A recent survey commissioned by finance experts ABC Finance has cast a stark light on the nation’s ability to cope with the cost of a funeral with 38% of admitting they would struggle to cover the expenses of a funeral for their next of kin. ABC says that the study’s findings are an indicator of…

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Funeral costs rise 54% over the rate of inflation in past 20 years

15th January 2024 Consumer Collections | #funeral costs

Funeral costs have increased at almost twice the rate of inflation over the past 20 years, according to research by SunLife.The latest data shows that after two years of lower funeral costs – in part due to the pandemic – prices are on the rise again. In 2023, the average funeral cost was £4,141 –…

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