Cost of dying' in UK hits record level as bereaved turn to crowdfunding to meet bills
Briefly

The average cost of a basic funeral has surged to £4,285, reflecting a 3.5% increase this year. September saw many grieving families resorting to crowdfunding as costs soar.
With funeral prices having risen 134% since 2004, the average total cost of dying has now hit £9,797, prompting many families to raid savings or borrow money.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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