'Emotional and financial' pressure of funeral fees
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.
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