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If you are in the funeral business, it’s highly likely that you are on two or three business directories under the banner of “Funeral Director”. To all intents and purposes that’s probably the two words you would use to describe your business. But given the chance to expand that narrative, I’m sure you would widen the explanation of your services. You might describe yourself as a Traditional Funeral Director providing the usual arrangements, and assistance. Alternatively, are you a non-traditional service catering to specific needs and preferences; arranging unique ceremonies, distinctive…
We could say, “instead of”, “in place of” or even “rather than” but perhaps sticking with the Latin “In lieu“ gives it a bit more gravitas! So, “in lieu of flowers the family would be pleased if a donation were made to the XYZ charity” is often used in notices and on the order of service. Then just a link to the donation page, the JustGiving or totalgiving site, even, on occasions, a PayPal reference. I believe QR codes are being printed on some order of services. Often when you follow…
According to SunLife’s 2023 report on the cost of dying, the average funeral expense in the UK has decreased for the second consecutive year. However, due to increasing professional fees and higher costs associated with the funeral arrangements such as venue hire and catering, the overall cost of the entire process has now exceeded £9,000. Reports indicate that one out of every six families has expressed significant financial concerns when it comes to funerals, particularly in situations where they have not made pre-paid plans. With the additional strain caused by the…
The ONS stated over 689,000 uk deaths in 2020 and according to published statistics less than 1 in 10 left money to charity. So is it worth chasing this source of income?……….Probably! 40% of deaths resulted in Probate, that’s 275000.16% of those estates listed charities, either as bequests or residual beneficiaries, that’s 44,000.In fact the average number of charities mentioned per will was 3.3With me so far? If the average residual bequest in 2020 was £50,000 then 44,000 times is £2.2Bn (£2,200,000,000)! Funeraldirections.com believes that smaller, local charities should be pushing for…
Sometimes it’s the unthought of things that can catch out the recently bereaved. funeraldirections.com hopes to give just that extra piece of help and guidance. When a policyholder dies, their insurance policy typically ends, including any multi-car insurance plans they may have had. This means that all vehicles insured under the deceased’s policy may be at risk of being uninsured in case of an accident, fire, theft, or any other damages. If you need to drive any of the vehicles covered under the deceased’s single or multi-car insurance policy, it’s crucial…
Death, Pension Credit and the £800 prepaid funeral that could end up costing thousands! Although you might think that covering some of the cost of your final expense might be helpful to your family, if you are receiving benefits doing so may impact your eligibility for certain means-tested benefits. If you are receiving means-tested benefits, such as Pension Credit or Income Support, you will have a maximum allowable capital limit that you must not exceed. A funeral plan might be assessed as “notional” money and if the cost of the funeral…
We are thrilled that funeralsafe.co.uk have joined the funeraldirections.com directory, helping to support the bereaved at a difficult time. Funeral Directions is a support, ideas and guidance website for preplanning, at need, and post death. We want to give a broad spectrum of help with a wide range of funeral, non-funeral and associated products and services plus resources and guidance articles. We don’t sell things and we are not a middle man. Thank you Andrew Byers for seeing this and helping to move our website along Check out their Funeral Directions…
It’s a simple yet powerful tool that can help you keep track of your funeral planning tasks, prioritize them and stay organized and there are many benefits to using a handwritten checklist. When you write down your tasks by hand, you’re able to focus better and avoid distractions. This helps you prioritize the tasks effectively. Writing also engages your memory, which means you’ll remember your plans better. Seeing your tasks written down on paper can be a huge motivator and gives you a sense of accomplishment as you check them off.…
Cleaning out the house of a deceased relative can be an overwhelming… and an emotionally challenging task. It’s understandable if you don’t know where to start or if you simply don’t have the energy or desire to tackle it on your own. That’s where a professional cleaning service can be helpful. Hiring a professional cleaning service to clean out a deceased relative’s house can offer several benefits. For one, it can save you time and energy. A professional cleaning service will have the experience and manpower to efficiently sort through and…