Funeral costs increased slower than inflation after CMA order
The review found that funeral directors operating more than five branches charged their customers just over £2,700 for funeral services between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 on average
An annual review of the funerals market by the CMA has suggested that its Funeral Market Investigation Order from 2021 continues to have a “beneficial” impact on the costs paid by bereaved relatives when arranging a funeral.