In our survey conducted by OnePoll, 1,000 people aged 50 and above were asked whether they had discussed their own funeral wishes with someone close to them. While it can be a difficult subject to discuss, over half (58%) of respondents say they have opened up about funeral arrangements with family and friends.
The survey went on to reveal that women are far more comfortable approaching the subject of funeral wishes than men - 63% of women versus 53% of men answered positively.
A staggering 40% of respondents said they have not spoken to anyone about what they’d like to happen to them when they die, which is very concerning. A further 2% declined to give an answer. Planning ahead for your own funeral service can provide real peace of mind for those you leave behind and would otherwise be left to make the arrangements.
Marketing Manager Emma Simpson, said: “We generally find that more women than men take out funeral plans, and this is an ideal way to reduce the worry for loved ones when the time comes. This research shows that women are clearly more comfortable discussing death and making the practical arrangements than their male counterparts… we’d encourage everyone to discuss their wishes with their loved ones, so when the time comes they are not left to second guess the wishes of the person who has died.
Source: OnePoll research of 1,000 men and women aged 50 and above on behalf of Ecclesiastical Planning Services, December 2021.
Produced March 2022.