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Our Funeral Report is there to help you gain a better understanding of funeral planning and the various costs associated with a funeral. In July 2021, we surveyed 1,549 UK adults who have helped to plan a funeral from 2016–21.
About this factsheet. This factsheet highlights things to consider if you want to plan ahead and make financial and other arrangements for your funeral. It looks at options when deciding what type of funeral you want, ways to pay for a funeral, and information about organ donation. It may be helpful for people arranging a funeral.
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In our 2021 Funeral Costs Report, we reveal a rising trend in costs over the past five years. We found that people think high costs can add to the stress of bereavement; and nearly four in ten (38%) struggled to cope with the extra financial strain of a funeral.
- Essential Funeral Planning Documents
- Review Your Will
- Discussing Your Wishes with Your Loved Ones
- How to Talk About Your Funeral
- Be Prepared For An Emotional Response
Organising your records and placing them in a safe place will make things a lot easier for whoever is responsible for taking care of your funeral or managing your estate. Before we get into the details of planning your own funeral there are a few documents that would be great to have sorted out ahead of time. Important end of life documents can inc...
One of the most important preparations to be done in advance of our death is the writing of a Will. This legal document determines how your estate and assets are divided up after you die. Putting a Will in place is an important step in protecting your loved ones when you’re gone. Without a Will, there’s no legal record of your wishes or any promise...
Discussing your wishes with your loved ones is an important part of planning your own funeral. When we don’t talk about our death with our loved ones, they’re left unprepared during a stressful time. Having a chat about your funeral wishes helps clear up any confusion. But what’s the best approach to such a sensitive subject?
Did you know that 58% of over 55s have discussed their funeral plans with someone?1You can begin by preparing the details in advance, that way you know exactly what you would like to say, and you won’t leave anything important out. Consider what kind of funeral you would like... maybe you don’t want a funeral at all? - the point is, it’s up to you ...
Be prepared for emotions, it’s perfectly normal for people to react differently. Even if there are a few tears shed or there is tension, try your best to remain calm and carry on with the conversation until you’re positive you’ve made your wishes clear. If you wish, you can take this opportunity to discuss things like your will, life insurance bene...
- Choose the type of disposition. First, you will need to select your final disposition preference. This simply means, “What do you want to happen to your body after death?”
- Choose the type of gathering, service, ceremony, or memorial service. It’s important for family and friends to come together to honor and celebrate your life.
- Choose options to personalize your event. For a final tribute to be meaningful, it must be personalized. Thankfully, there are countless ways to add special touches to the service that will reflect your life and personality.
- Choose the place of final rest. Whether you select burial or cremation, it’s a good idea to select a place of final rest. With burial, a cemetery must be chosen.
Call our specialist UK team to explore your options and get your free quote. Our list of FAQs can help to answer any questions you might have about British Seniors Funeral Insurance Plans.
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Sep 19, 2023 · Burials cost on average £1,121 more than cremations*. A cremation won’t always be appropriate but where it is, this can bring down the cost quite considerably. Help paying for a funeral. Funerals are expensive but you may be able to get some help with the costs.
