Who Can Register a Death in the UK? Key Rules & Exceptions
Unsure who is meant to speak for a loved one once the doctor has signed the death certificate? The law says a close relative should attend the register office within five days (eight in Scotland), but if no family member can, a friend who was present, the person arranging the funeral, or even a care-home […]
Will Writing Service UK: 15 Affordable Options Compared
Looking for a will that doesn’t wipe out your savings? Good news: a legally-binding UK will can cost anything from absolutely nothing to around £150, provided you pick the right provider. We’ve road-tested 15 of the most affordable services—online forms, charity schemes and fixed-fee solicitors—to show exactly what you get for the money and where […]
Cost of Direct Cremation: UK 2025 Prices & Best Providers
Checking prices for an unattended cremation? The latest figures for 2025 show the typical UK direct cremation now costs between £1,150 and £1,650, while the lowest fully-inclusive packages from reputable national providers still start at roughly £895. Those numbers are a long way from the £4,500 average spent on a traditional funeral, so it’s little […]
How Long Does Cremation Take? UK Process & Ashes Timeline
Ask any crematorium technician and they will give you the short answer first: once the coffin enters the cremator, the body is reduced to bone fragments in roughly one to three hours. Another hour or two of cooling and processing follows, after which the remains are ground into the fine ashes families recognise. Depending on […]