Funeral Service
FAQs

We've answered all the most common queries surrounding funeral services here at Independent Living Help, so you can gain the knowledge to know how to choose a funeral service that matches your specific needs.

Still have questions about funeral services after reading through our FAQs? You may find the answers you're seeking in our advice guides about funeral services.

To assist loved ones to pay for funeral service expenses, it's always a wise move to have a plan in place. To start with, knowing the average cost of a funeral service can help. In the UK, the average cost of a funeral service is £4,789 for a burial and £3,744 for a cremation.

It isn't a legal requirement for you to have a funeral service. Some people may choose to have a memorial ceremony instead.

You should aim to speak to a coroner about the need for a funeral in the event a family cannot afford a funeral service.