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The average cost of a funeral last year was £3,953, while the average cost of a burial was £1,511.
Cremation without ritual (direct cremation), which is the cremation of the deceased without a funeral service. Sending the ashes back to the family has been growing in popularity in the UK in recent years. This is partly because this method of cremation costs less.
Janet Jones, 70, of Norfolk County, is considering whether to book a funeral like this for herself and her husband. Because she wants to make sure her two children get the most out of the inheritance money.
Janet works in a clinic, and her husband Chris, whom she has been married to for 50 years, worked in a factory for 33.
“We have been working all our lives. And we want our children to use their inheritance to do something that will create the memory of us that they want,” she said.
Janet wants her children to take the money she and her husband left for vacation. Instead of having a drink to celebrate the life of your parents.
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Janet and Chris would rather their kids spend money on travel than on a wasteful funeral.
But for Janet’s daughter Birdy, she’s not sure this is the right choice.
She said, “Because of the age of the parents. So I think you guys want to follow the tradition. There are many people who love you and want to say goodbye to them appropriately.”
“My father and mother never thought of themselves. And they don’t want us to be burdened with expensive funeral costs…”
Non-liturgical cremations have grown in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. And this trend shows no sign of diminishing. Funeral service providers said Demand for simple cremation arrangements is increasing due to the current high cost of living crisis.
According to financial services company SunLife, the average cost of a funeral last year was £3,953 per person, while that of a cremation without a cremation cost an average of £1,511. ), which accounted for 18% of all funerals.
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Isobel was grateful that his father had a clear order for the cremation.
Donald Pearce was 72 when he died suddenly at his daughter’s home on Christmas 2019. He had previously made it clear that his body would be cremated without any formalities.
His daughter Isobel said I was not surprised that my father wanted that. Because the two had talked to each other. And she was thankful that her father had a clear command.
“I feel it was the right decision…My father lived a quiet life until the end of his life. and always spend money carefully He wanted all the money to go to his children.”
This method of cremation is performed in which a service company accepts the body of the deceased for cremation directly from the hospital. or a burial place without the family having to attend the cremation as well Then the ashes will be sent to the family.
Donald’s family does not know when his body was cremated. The service company later sent the card to them. to inform when the cremation takes place And where are the ashes scattered?
Although Isobel’s family did not attend Donald’s cremation. But they said it wasn’t that important. because they had reserved a place in the registry office for organizing In his “Celebration of Life”, Isobel and his sister read the tribute. and turn on your father’s favorite song The entire event, including the cost of the cremation and food for guests at the event, is approximately 1,500 pounds (approximately 63,000 baht).
“It’s a family-only job. It’s more child-friendly than a normal funeral. It’s a lovely, friendly and fatherly atmosphere. It is also an opportunity for us to say our goodbyes as we wish,” said Isobel.
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Cindy (left) didn’t want her daughter to have her funeral alone.
Cindy Eve, 68, from Kent County, had already booked and paid for her own unliturgical cremation. Because she didn’t want her daughter to mourn alone at a funeral held at a church or crematorium.
“Most of my relatives are in South Africa. My hometown…My mother passed away when I was a child. And the funeral was very traumatizing for me. I didn’t want my daughter to go through the same thing,” Cindy explains.
Cindy said her daughter Semanty and other family members understood and accepted the decision.
“Funerals are very expensive. I want my daughter to put money into the house. Or buy a new car more I don’t need a lot of formalities. Because it’s a waste of money.”
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Francis says it’s important for people to understand what it’s like to be cremated without ritual.
Some companies advertise online that they offer free funeral services for as little as £995, where the bodies of the deceased will be taken from hospitals to the crematorium. and returned the ashes to the family
However, some people feel that Cremation without a normal funeral arrangement leaves them without a process of communion. and proper farewell to loved ones
Francis Alcock, owner of Opals Funerals funeral company in Buckinghamshire. expressed concern that Nowadays, there are more and more companies selling this kind of service online. without having enough experience and failing to assist the bereaved family in their proper sympathy.
She explains, “It’s important for people to understand what it’s like to be cremated without ritual. Because you will not have the opportunity to say goodbye to the deceased. Unless you organize the event yourself.”
However, she agreed that this form of cremation might be suitable for some families. But the important thing is to have a clear discussion and agreement between the family. For the benefit of both the dead and those still behind.
