For the majority of us, planning a funeral is unfamiliar territory. We rarely go into the process with a knowledge of all the little details that bring a memorial service together. That’s why Capital Life Funeral Plans has put together this short list of the top four questions you should ask yourself when planning a
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When we talk about death with our friends and family, it’s usually an abstract concept. We discuss the passing of famous figures and characters from our favourite television shows relatively easily. Yet when it comes to discussing our own deaths and any funeral plans we might have put in place, the conversation becomes much more
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Nobody knows you like your friends and family. They are the people that have shared your life story, and they’ll want to come together and celebrate that story when you die. But the responsibility of funeral planning is a very heavy burden, particularly if your loved ones don’t know how you want to be laid
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Pre-paid funeral plans are a great way to start setting your affairs in order and prepare your family for when you eventually pass away – we thought it would be helpful to write a bit about the pros and cons of purchasing a pre-paid funeral plan in more detail:
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Funeral cover is an ideal way to beat the rising costs of funerals and pay for your own funeral, so that when the time comes it can reduce your loved ones’ financial responsibilities at a time when their grief must come first. We often hear of people avoiding the topic of death to the point
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We don’t often talk about death with our friends and family, possibly because it’s an upsetting and awkward subject. We discuss the passing of famous figures and characters from our favourite television shows relatively easily. Yet when it comes to discussing how to plan your funeral the conversation becomes much more difficult.
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Between the burial or cremation fees, Funeral Director costs, local authority payments, and mandatory certifications, dying could be one of the most expensive things you ever do. Ten years ago, the average funeral cost just £1,230 but now that has increased by over 100% to reach a cost of £3,897. This rate of increase is
Continue ReadingFuneral planning is emotionally overwhelming, but preparing the arrangements in advance is a once in a lifetime opportunity to decide your legacy on your own terms. It gives you the chance to organise a unique memorial service that gives friends and family a memorable chance to say goodbye.
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More and more people are starting to set aside funds to ensure that their family and friends don’t need to cover the entire cost of a funeral and memorial service. Funerals have become extortionately expensive in recent years, with the average cost of dying in the UK rising by as much as 90% in just
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Unfortunately, it is the reality that prices in the funeral sector have increased more so than the rate of inflation, and funeral costs are now a huge worry for many in the UK. In 2004, the average funeral cost just £1,920. This average has risen to over £3,897 in just fourteen years – and financial
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