Funeral Plans

Co-op extends price war to funeral plans and probate

Funeral and probate provider Co-op Funerals and Life planning has now announced another wave of price cuts following its decision…

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Funeral plan regulation ‘takes effect’ as pre-need market slows

The pre-need funeral market has increased at its slowest rate since 2005, according to figures released by the Funeral Planning…

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Major funeral firms found to be charging 65 percent premium

New research has found that major funeral chains are charging a 65 percent chain premium, while independent funeral directors have…

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Average mourner borrows £1,700 to pay for loved one’s funeral costs

The average mourner in the UK borrows £1,700 to pay for a loved one’s funeral costs, new research has suggested.…

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Golden Leaves strengthens its consumer protection with new appointment

Funeral plan provider Golden Leaves has announced the appointment of Arnold Pindar to its board of trustees in the company’s…

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Direct cremation set to double in the next five years

The number of people in the UK taking up the option of direct cremation is set to double in the…

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Co-op calls for ban on ‘aggressive sales’ in funeral plan market

Co-op’s Funeralcare and Life Planning business has responded to HM Treasury’s call for evidence on the pre-need funeral market, reiterating…

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Changing the landscape of the pre-paid funeral plan industry

What qualifies CPS to offer this service? We were involved in the setup of a major pre-paid funeral plan provider…

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Midlands funeral firm creates unique memorial for air hostess’ father

A Midlands funeral firm has created a unique wave-shaped memorial for an air hostess whose father’s life was cut short…

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TfL bans funeral ad campaign over fears it may offend

Transport for London (TfL) has banned a series of advertisements by funeral comparison website Beyond as part of its campaign…

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