Summary
A charity called Quaker Social Action reports that families are facing more emotional and financial stress as funeral costs increase. The charity has seen a 20% rise in calls for help with funeral expenses. Some families, like Sue Paige's, have struggled to afford funerals after using their savings for other expenses like care home costs.
Key Facts
- Funeral costs are rising, causing stress for many families.
- Quaker Social Action (QSA) has seen a 20% increase in calls from families needing help.
- Sue Paige needed financial assistance for funerals after her parents' deaths due to depleted savings.
- The cost of a simple funeral burial is now £4,758 on average, and a simple cremation costs £3,518.
- One in seven families has faced financial hardship due to funeral costs.
- Some funeral directors offer services to help reduce costs, such as direct cremation with no service.
- The QSA charity provided £1,370 to help fund a modest funeral for Sue Paige's father.
