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The Spiraling Costs Of Funerals
« on: October 21, 2014, 12:07:18 PM »
Read online about a guy who couldn't afford to pay for his fathers funeral ended up having to get a grant from a Quaker Chartiy he tryed to get state help but was refused. With the average cost of a funerals heading towards £6000 plus in some areas plus wages falling behide price rises most people will not able to afford to pay to put away loved ones or themselfs for that matter. What are people meant to do leave there relatives in the local morgue while the family save up for a funeral which could take years? Is it time to cap funeral costs ?

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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2014, 12:54:28 PM »
We've been through something similar and it is defo turning into a nightmare.

Something needs to be done - prices keep going up but wages don't.

What a country! A place where folks cant afford to bury their dead?
I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left.

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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2014, 01:47:32 PM »
What do relatives do with their deceased member of family then?
Looks looks DCC/ NEDDC had better give us all a different colour bin to go with the other 3 we have!!

Seriously though the person 'has' be be buried/cremated. Could the people concerned not just pat the responsibilty back to the state?

This is something I have actually been thinking about, more in relation to my daughter who has very little money and will be penalised for her inheritance from me.

The death of my brother this year has brought thoughts of this to the front of my mind.

I have already contacted the Church and the Funeral Directors asking if we could buy plots in the Crem. side of the Church.
The answer to that is no!

The next intention is to pre-pay for the funerals, having discussed with hubby and daughter what they wanted after death.
This should take some of the stress out of the situation when that time comes.

I think that maybe the cost should be capped ironsky but the F/D have to make a living.
I will check out the F/D and hopefully should get a  breakdown of costs.
It will be interesting to see if they can be done 'on a shoe string' or not.

I really shouldn't have to be thinking the way I am but feel I need to protect my daughter.
My intentions are to 'drip feed' some of her inheritance before I die.
The last thing I did was to pay for her garden to be finished off.

She could also do with a 'profile bed' ( hospital bed ) as she struggles getting in/out even with the bar she has.

It's a sad old country getting.!!
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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2014, 09:04:37 PM »
The pre-pay option seems to be the sensible way to go as things stand at the moment.  I know we have to think and plan ahead, but I'd rather like to enjoy my retirement! *Sigh*  :(

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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2014, 09:19:09 PM »
I know what you mean Gerty.
I've been reading about it and sometimes it does not cover all of the cost but a good chunk of it would be helpful.
I'm thinking we may be looking at 2 grand upwards and I suppose they add a bit on to current prices to take into consideration inflation.
I reckon it's better to just pi pee it up the wall. I really feel for the people ironsky and Pete mentioned. What a terrible and stressful situation for them.

Think  I need to get Christmas over with first then look into it more in the New Year.

Did I just mention Christmas!!  :-?
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« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2014, 06:55:31 AM »
Bereaved relatives don't tend to ask for breakdown of costs


You can have a pre-payment plan, that way you decide for yourselves the details. Not like you're wasting money in that you'll never need it

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« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2014, 07:11:44 AM »
Bereaved relatives don't tend to ask for breakdown of costs


You can have a pre-payment plan, that way you decide for yourselves the details. Not like you're wasting money in that you'll never need it

If I am pre-paying for a funeral I would want a break down of the costs to identify how much I will be paying for up front for example the cars or service.
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« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2014, 07:11:23 PM »
When my Grandfather passed on in 2012 we used Nicholson's of Wingerworth the bill was clear and everything in it was broken down so made easy reading would recommend them to anyone.  (y)

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« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2014, 07:24:19 PM »
We used Nicholsons as well ironsky for both our parents as you say very good.
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« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2014, 09:53:04 PM »

Did I just mention Christmas!!  :-?

You did.  Naughty girl!   >:
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