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UK Cremation & Burial Costs

A guide to average cremation and burial costs in the UK, based on Funeral Guide's own research, including the cheapest and most expensive places to be buried or cremated.

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What Do You Wear To A Funeral?

A guide to what to wear to a funeral, including information on what men and women can wear to traditional and casual funerals

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CMA Updates Investigation of Funeral Director Services

The Competition and Markets Authority has updated its investigation into funeral director services.

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Cheap Funeral Ideas

A guide to cheap ideas for quirky funerals and memorial services, including ideas for funeral decorations and funeral music

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Funeral Guide Launches Awareness Campaign

Funeral Guide launches awareness campaign on the London Underground, featuring more than 3,300 adverts to be displayed in tube carriages

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Funeral Expenses Payment Increase in 2020

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that the value of the Funeral Expenses Payment for eligible benefits claimants will increase to £1,000.

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Meditation For Funerals & Grief

A guide to grief meditation & mindfulness for coping with funerals and grief, with information on sleep meditation and guided meditation

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Sympathy Flowers: A Guide to Sending Flowers for Funerals & Condolences

15 popular sympathy flowers for condolence bouquets, funeral wreaths and coffin sprays

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Funeral poems for a brother

A selection of funeral poems and shorter readings that you can use to dedicate to a brother at their funeral

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What is a Columbarium?

A guide to columbaria - what they are, where they’re found and everything else you need to know.

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Scattering ashes: Top places to scatter ashes in the UK

A guide to scattering ashes in the UK, from private land to mountains, seas and streams, with information on where you can scatter ashes and when you need to get permission to do it

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Funeral poems for a sister

Finding the right words for your sister’s funeral can be hard. Here are some touching readings and poems you can consider.

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Competition & Markets Authority Announce Full Market Investigation

The Competitions and Markets Authority have announced they will launch an in-depth market investigation into funeral costs following the publication and consideration of their interim report, published in November 2018.

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Funeral poems for Dad

A collection of meaningful memorial verses, funeral poems and songs for dad

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Overcoming a fear of funerals: Six ways to help you cope

If funeral nerves have you questioning whether or not you should go to the funeral, these tips may help you cope

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