How funeral costs have risen

The average cost of cremation in the UK including disbursementsIt may surprise you to know that the average cost of a standard cremation funeral (including disbursements) in the UK is now £2,448 - that's £720 more than it was five years ago.* And what's more, these costs do not include any special touches that your family may wish to add. For many people this is a large amount of money to find, especially at such a sensitive and difficult time. That's why planning your funeral can really make sense.

Choosing Funeral Assist means that you will have put some essential funeral arrangements in place, including transportation of the deceased, support for the family, a dignified resting place and cremation funeral service. This means your loved ones will have less to worry about when the time comes.

By paying fixed monthly premiums, you know that the essential elements of a cremation funeral will be taken care of, whatever happens to prices in the future.

This map shows the average cost of a cremation funeral in different regions across the country*. The figures do not include extras such as flowers or catering.

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*Average of quotes provided by a sample of funeral directors across the UK for standard cremation arrangements. Mintel Research Consultancy, Average Funeral Pricing August 2009. This report has been commissioned by and produced exclusively for Sun Life Direct.