Funeral expenses

[mudskipper]

Mum's was a bit over 4k. Nothing fancy. That doesn't include catering, orders of service, flowers etc - probably another £500

[d000hg]

Mine better be more than that or I'm coming back to haunt someone.

Kind of depends really. If you're not providing a free bar (and we were advised very strongly NOT to) then for 25 people that's £15 each assuming you can get free room hire.

We just did mum's in the local pub she used to enjoy visiting.

[Troll]

Disbursement costs
Item Average cost
Cremation fees £660
Burial fees £1,750
Minister fees, religious or secular officiant or celebrant – in other words the person who performs the funeral service £140+
Church of England service in a crematorium £164

So if I arranged a Viking style send off with flaming arrows shot into the family dinghy filled with combustibles & cast off towards the setting sun

I could save all of the above

[Lost It]

Leave your body to medical science?

[DimPrawn]

Is it cheaper if you blow yourself up with a suicide vest, whilst shouting allahu akbar?

Or does picking up the bits add to the cost?

[SimonMac]

So if I arranged a Viking style send off with flaming arrows shot into the family dinghy filled with combustibles & cast off towards the setting sun

I could save all of the above

Yes but the red tape from the council will be a PITA, although precedents have been set so they are legal

[barrydidit]

Doctor’s fees for death certification £165

Cheeky fecking b^stards

[oracleslave]

Leave your body to medical science?

Told the missus we're both getting cremated. It's her last chance of having a smoking hot body

[OwlHoot]

Daytime TV is littered with advert for funeral expenses - with costs quoted at upwards of £7k ...

When did they start advertising all that?

Traditionally three things (at least) were not allowed to be advertised on UK TV: Firearms and suchlike, gambling, and funeral services.

I guess the ban on gambling ads must have gone years ago, when the Lottery started. But I thought the other two were still in effect.

[clearedforlanding]

Cheeky fecking b^stards

Exactly, I mean **** - how hard can it be?

Let me look at this piece of paper.

Did he have a pulse?
Was he breathing?
Brains on the Dashboard?

Great, I'll sign this piece of paper. Please swipe you Chip & PIN card first.