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UK Over-50s vote Disney's Bambi as having the most memorable death scene
A study conducted by a UK provider of pre-paid funeral plans* has revealed that the death of Bambi’s mother in the film Bambi, has been voted as the most iconic film death scene amongst the UK’s over 50s. The list also included scenes from a number of other movies, including Titanic, The Lion King and Romeo + Juliet.
46% of people over 50 recall difficult first experience of grief, study finds
A study conducted by a UK provider of pre-paid funeral plans has revealed that the average age of respondents when they first became aware of death was just 9 years old.
Over a third of over-50s interviewed would like a casual, relaxed atmosphere at their funeral
A study conducted by a UK provider of pre-paid funeral plans has revealed that over a third of respondents who responded would like a casual, relaxed atmosphere at their funeral.
Over two-thirds of over 50s interviewed trust friends and family to act as their power of attorney
A study conducted by a UK provider of pre-paid funeral plans has revealed that 79% of respondents have friends/family that they would trust to carry out their will and act as their Power of Attorney (PoA) to handle their affairs, finances and arrangements after their death.
Experiencing grief at the death of a loved one
87% of over 50s say they have experienced grief following the death of a loved one.
One in ten have known someone in financial difficulty due to funeral costs, with 18% stating they didn’t know/weren’t sure how they’d pay for their funeral
A study conducted by a UK provider of pre-paid funeral plans has revealed that one in ten respondents have known someone in financial difficulty due to funeral costs, and 4% have experienced financial difficulty themselves due to funeral costs.
Over two thirds support the new, proposed Assisted Dying Bill
A study conducted by a UK provider of pre-paid funeral plans has revealed that 68% of respondents support the new, proposed Assisted Dying Bill.
36% of over 50s want a happy funeral or "celebration of life"
A poll commissioned by pre-paid funeral plan provider, Ecclesiastical Planning Services, asked 1,000 people aged 50 and over about their funeral preferences.
Nearly half of over 50s consider the environmental impact of a funeral
A survey on behalf of pre-paid funeral plan provider, Ecclesiastical Planning Services, of 1,000 people aged 50 and over, sought to understand attitudes towards eco-friendly funeral options.
Direct cremation considered by a third of over 50s
A survey conducted by OnePoll of 1,000 people aged 50 and over, sought to understand people’s attitudes towards evolving funeral provision in the UK.
Less than half of over 50s who have had to arrange a funeral say they had known their loved ones' exact wishes
The research, carried out by OnePoll, asked 1,000 people aged 50 and over were asked about their experiences of arranging a funeral for a loved one.