With soaring funeral costs and changing attitudes, 1 in 5 people in the UK will choose direct Cremation instead of a traditional funeral in the next five years says a leading industry expert. Direct cremation is a simple dignified Cremation – similar to what you could learn more about at tuellmckee.com but without the pomp and ceremony of a funeral service. A cheaper fuss-free alternative, direct cremation appeals to those looking to save money but, more frequently, families wanting to avoid the upset and worry of service at a church or crematorium. Ashley Shepherd MD and founder of later life planning specialists, Over50choices and pioneer of UK’s first prepaid direct cremation comparison service explains:”Families are turning to direct cremation instead of traditional cremation services for a number of reasons, embracing the idea of separating the cremation process from the ceremony, leaving them free to say goodbye in a way that suits them – be it a drink down the local pub or a perhaps a family gathering when scattering the ashes. “Those on tighter budgets see it as a more affordable option. With this being said, arranging a funeral is never easy. Whether it’s finding the right gravemarker, picking the right music, choosing the type of service or even speaking to a funeral director, the whole process can be quite tough to think about. But it is important to think of the loved one who is no longer here and remember to give them the send-off they deserve.
You can purchase a prepaid direct cremation plan that will guarantee to freeze all of your costs at today’s prices from as little as £1,600 whereas a traditional prepaid plan costs between £3,300 to £4,300 – so there are considerable savings to be made.” With this being said, a lot of people would rather bury their loved ones but simply don’t have the money to afford it. This is where funeral cover companies like 1Life (find contact details for 1Life here) come in very helpful to those who need help covering the costs of a burial. “Andwith UK funeral costs currently averaging £4,078 it’s not surprising to see why they are increasing in popularity. In fact, in the US, direct cremations accounted for 37% of all cremations in 2016.
