However, every funeral is different, specific to each individual, which is reflected in each cost. There is a lot to consider when a loved one passes away. Below is a breakdown of average fees you should expect to see.
Breakdown
Funeral directors fee – Average cost is £2,687.
Doctors fee – Average cost is £164.
Clergy or Officiant fees – Average cost is £169.
Burial fees – Average cost is £1900. / Cremation fees – Average cost is £800.
Order of service card – Average cost is £88.
Flowers – Average cost is £184.
Limousine hire – Average cost is £313.
Reception or wake venue hire – Average cost is £245.
Catering fees – Average cost is £408.
Funeral Announcement – Average cost is £82 (or £19.99 with afuneralnotice.com)
*All the above statistics are taken from the ‘Cost of Dying Report 2020’ by ‘SunLife’.
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