Thinking and talking about your funeral is the only way to make sure your wishes are respected when you do pass away. From planning a funeral to thinking about how to pay for it and the difference in attitudes between men and women, there are many funeral choices available. So follow our guides to make sure your funeral is a true celebration of your life.
However you look at it, passing on is a very emotional part of life. Sadly it’s also getting steadily more expensive as well. But, of course, at a time of great upset, it’s only natural not to think too much about the cost.
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Funeral plans – have you made yours? Will your loved ones be able to cope with the cost of you passing on? With state resources stretched and the number of deaths set to rise dramatically, now could be the right time to consider your end of life plan.
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Did you know that nearly 2 out of 3 of people haven’t made ANY funeral plans. According to the old saying, death and taxes are the only certain things in life, Sun Life Direct’s fifth annual Cost of Dying Report, conducted and compiled by Mintel, has revealed that over 60% of respondents had made absolutely no funeral plans.
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The international best seller ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’ was right, well at least when it comes to attitudes towards ageing. But where does this leave women, who typically live longer than men?
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Taking control of your funeral plans can help put your mind at ease. Helping you look forward to changing priorities, less competition, and having more time to do things like hobbies and interests outside of paid employment.
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It's important to be open about the future. Here we look at the key questions to ask yourself when arranging a funeral and funeral planning.
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We all want to arrange a good send off for those we love when they pass away. But as the average funeral costs rises it's worth being aware of exactly what the total costs of a funeral can be and how the extras can start to stack up. We also take a look at funeral planning so that you can begin to consider planning for your own future.
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If you're on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral, you may be able to get a Funeral Payment to assist you.
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