Funeral costs drop for first time in 18 years
A report says the cost fell by 3.1% but the cheapest type of funeral – a direct cremation – rose in…
“Funerals are still relatively expensive, and half of people arranging a funeral in the last year looked for ways to keep funeral costs down – including choosing a cheaper coffin, spending less on flowers and having the wake at home,” said Mark Screeton, chief executive of SunLife.