1、A comprehensive view of funeral costs and attitudes to funerals over timeCost of Dying 2025 ReportBoth the price of a simple attended funeral and the total cost of dying are now at an all-time high in the UK.We saw a dip in attended funeral costs during the pandemic,but theyve since been on the rise

2、 again now reaching 4,285 and overtaking 2020s record price.Meanwhile,the cost of a direct cremation has also increased year on year by almost 7%,to 1,597.Both have risen above the rate of inflation over the same period.The record-breaking figures come after 21 years of SunLifes research into funera

3、l prices and trends.Our industry-leading Cost of Dying Report explores how people are covering mounting funeral costs,changing attitudes towards final farewells,and the evolving landscape facing the industry.On top of our usual questions,weve asked organisers of direct cremations what surprised them

4、 about the process.For the first time,weve also looked into which religious traditions are most commonly followed at funeral services,as well as continuing our new research into direct burials and public health funerals.As always,both funeral directors and those whove recently organised a send-off h

5、ave given us plenty of tips and advice on what(and what not)to do.So whether youre planning a loved ones funeral or thinking ahead to your own,we hope our report can help make things just that little bit easier.All this and more can be found throughout the pages of our Cost of Dying Report I hope yo

6、u find this 2025 edition useful.Mark Screeton CEO,SunLifeWelcome to the SunLife Cost of Dying Report 20252Funeral costsThe cost of dyingThe future of funeralsPaying for a funeralTips&adviceFuneral wishesTrends&traditionsThe future of the funeral industryLearningsThe report at a glanceThe cost of dyi