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Funeral costs reach record high as one in five families struggle to pay
The figure has risen 3.5% in a year, while the overall cost of dying has reached £9,797, according to the 21st SunLife Cost of Dying report.
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Funerals are costing more, with the average cost of a simple service costing more than £4,000
(Alamy Stock Photo)
By
Josie Clarke, PA Consumer Affairs Correspondent
January 15, 2025 at 0:01am GMT
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