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  1. Feb 8, 2019 · The average cost of a basic burial in the UK increased 70 per cent between 2008 and 2018, to almost £4,800. That has allowed escalating problems to go unaddressed; it means that...

  2. May 2, 2021 · The increase in options for what you can do with your loved one's remains, and the growth in the associated technology, comes as the number of cremations in recent decades continues to rise - more...

  3. The question of burial vs cremation can be a tricky one to answer, but let’s start with seeing which is the most popular choice. Of the 669,762 people who passed away in 2021, 78.4% were cremated according to statistics published by The Cremation Society. But is burial or cremation best for you?

  4. Jan 17, 2024 · In the UK, cremations are more popular than burials. In 2022, over 65% of funerals across the country involved a cremation. These changing attitudes have been influenced by several factors such as lower costs, environmental concerns, a preference for simplified ceremonies, and religious attitudes.

  5. Which is more popular, cremation or burial? In the UK, cremation is the most popular funeral choice. 74% of funerals were cremation in 2020. 14% of the cremations arranged were direct cremation services*.

  6. Aug 18, 2016 · Statistics from the Cremation Society of Great Britain show 75% of people are cremated at present. When asked at which age they would prefer to die, the most popular choice was between 81 and...

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  8. May 21, 2019 · Burials are not as popular in the UK as they once were, with 73% of all funerals in the UK in 2018 involving cremations. Higher costs account, at least in part, for the lower number of UK burials in recent years.

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