Average Funeral Costs UK: 2025 Key Breakdown & Savings Tips
In 2025, the average cost of a funeral in the UK is about £4,706, while a no-frills direct cremation starts at roughly £1,600. That headline number represents the nationwide mean price of a basic funeral package — funeral-director fees plus essential third-party charges — before optional extras such as flowers or catering push the figure […]
Estate Planning Tips: 17 Ways to Secure Assets & Cut UK Tax
Estate planning can feel like an admin chore you put off until ‘someday’, yet every year HMRC collects millions from families who assumed their affairs were simple. By following the 17 practical tips below, you can ring-fence hard-earned savings, cut Inheritance Tax under the 2025/26 rules and spare loved ones months of paperwork. Whether your […]
Where to Scatter Ashes UK: 12 Meaningful Places & Key Rules
Yes, you can scatter ashes almost anywhere in the UK provided you have the land-owner’s permission and follow simple environmental guidelines. That simple truth gives families the freedom to choose a spot that carries real meaning—whether that is a riverside fishing peg, the centre circle at a beloved football ground, or a quiet corner of […]
How to Register a Death in the UK: Key Steps & Costs
You must register a death in the UK within five calendar days—eight if the death occurred in Scotland—at a local register office. The appointment costs nothing, although each certified copy of the death certificate is £11 in England and Wales, £10 in Scotland, or £8 in Northern Ireland (2025 rates). Acting promptly keeps funeral plans […]