Property News · June 28, 2014

Avoid the funeral sting: how to die for less than £1,000


As the cost of funerals soars past £5,000, new companies are promising low-cost no-frills optionsAs if dying wasn’t lousy enough, it also costs a fortune. The price of life’s final unavoidable adventure continues to rise and a growing number of bereaved families in Britain are struggling to pay.The average cost now stands at £3,456, having risen 80% since 2004. Once you include the extras such as flowers, wreaths, catering and venue hire (around an additional £2,000), it brings the bill up to a staggering £5,502. Researchers at the University of Bath estimate one in five families experiences a shortfall when it comes to paying. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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