With one year to go until the deadline for making a PPI claim, did you know that claims are also open to relatives of the deceased?
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Have you claimed PPI on a deceased relative’s behalf?
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Are UK funeral prices too high?
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The Competition and Markets Authority is carrying out a study into the funerals market to find out if consumers are getting a good deal. Can you help with this research by sharing your experiences?
Do you know the cost of a funeral?
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It may be the last thing you think about when faced with bereavement, but the cost of a funeral can be enough to drive some families into debt. So how can this be resolved?
Are you prepared for when a relative dies?
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Laura was 26 when her father died unexpectedly of a heart attack. He hadn’t made a Will, but left behind properties and a number of small business interests. It fell to Laura to manage his estate…
The rising risk of funeral costs
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For people on low incomes, the Social Fund provided by the government can be a lifeline. It pays for budgeting loans for people in debt, maternity grants, and cold weather and winter fuel payments.
Is dying too expensive?
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Benjamin Franklin’s famous comment says that ‘In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death, taxes … and an annual hike in the cost of dying.’ OK, I added that last bit in but it’s a truth that’s hitting us hard.
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Pay now to rest in peace?
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Over the last ten years, growth in funeral costs has significantly outstripped inflation. Since 2004, the cost of the average funeral has increased by more than 70%. So are funeral plans a good option?
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iPass away – do my digital downloads die with me?
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If you’ve built up a proud collection of books, records and DVDs, you’d expect to be able to pass them on to your next of kin. But what happens to all of the downloads you’ve paid for during your life?
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Funeral directors: does empathy mask poor advice?
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Our recent undercover investigation into funeral directors found that some are using sharp selling practices, giving poor advice, or failing to provide clear prices. What are your experiences of arranging a funeral?
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‘Live streaming’ funerals – the death of decorum?
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A council in Staffordshire is planning to live stream funerals over the internet via webcam, according to the BBC. Is this a fitting way to say goodbye, or the ultimate in poor taste?