The funeral mistake that costs grieving Brits almost £157.1 million every year
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 19:01 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A significant number of people who arrange funerals overspend, with the average being £513. This results in a yearly loss of £157.1 million for many families.
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