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Government extends financial support for bereaved
Financial support benefits for the bereaved are set to increase after the Minister for Welfare Delivery, Caroline Nokes, announced the introduction of the Bereavement Support Payment last week.
JustGiving reports a 331% rise in crowdfunded funerals
Last year, more than 52,000 people donated money to provide a funeral service for someone they may never have known.
Why it’s worth having that difficult conversation about funeral plans
Finding the right time to discuss your funeral wishes with your family can be incredibly challenging.
10 nostalgic songs to remember someone you’ve loved and lost
When a loved one dies, it is commonplace that after the initial shock and subsequent furore of the funeral, the truly difficult time is when life returns to normal and there is a hole in the routine where once there was a living, breathing person.
State funeral to be held for Fidel Castro, the man who almost enabled the end of the world
Fidel Castro, the communist leader and freedom fighter who seized power by vanquishing the incumbent Cuban leader, Fulgencio Batista, passed away on Friday.
Unusual funeral personalisation options
When asked, the vast majority of people answer that they want a funeral ‘without any fuss’.
Funeral plans from local funeral directors can offer better value
People often expect large national companies to be cheaper than small businesses.
Funeral pre-planning: don’t put it off
Purchasing a funeral plan means facing your own mortality and planning ahead.
What is a humanist funeral?
Humanist funerals are a rising phenomenon. Provided by an increasing number of practicing celebrants, these bespoke ceremonies mirror the life of the deceased.
Welsh town brought to a standstill by spectacular funeral procession
Ruby Pearl Marshall died on 12 May, aged 78. She would never have imagined the sheer scale of her funeral procession.
Funeral director left shocked by break-in and theft of deceased’s jewellery
Burglars broke into a family-run York funeral directors and stole jewellery from the deceased last month.
Why unexpected funeral costs are landing people in debt
Few people realise the full cost of a funeral, so it often comes as a surprise when a loved one dies unexpectedly or without funeral cover in place and suddenly they are left to find the money.