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COST OF DYING SOARS 61% SINCE 2004

EXPERT SAYS: RECYCLE HEAT FROM CREMATORIUMS

By Rachel Lloyd

By Rachel Lloyd

Survey conducted by Sun Life Direct reveals average total cost of probate, funerals and funerals now £7000

Heat from crematoriums an untapped source of power according to Dr Troyer from University of Bath

SUSPECTED SUICIDE CASES UNPROSECUTED

ONLINE FUNERAL HELP SERVICE

By Joel De Lara

By Rachel Lloyd

www.funeralmap.co.uk aims to help grieving families organise funerals for loved ones with independent information and advice

No prosecutions since the introduction of Feburary's new guidelines

PROBATE ON THE RISE?

GOVERNMENT PROPOSES NEW DEATH TAX

by Sam Goddard

By Rachel Lloyd

The Chancellor's budget is set to increase the number of people requiring probate and will-writing services.

Bereaved families to pay up to £180 for all deaths not investigated by a coroner

Sue Ryder is a national healthcare charity which provides specialist health and social care services in local communities. The organisation offers support to people affected by a variety of terminal and long-term conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and brain injury. In this first part of Eulogy Magazine’s three-part special on Sue Ryder, Sam Goddard looks at the origins and history...

The number of local councils in England cutting back on free adult social care has increased by 13% this year, according to a new survey conducted by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services.

The mother of a terminally-ill girl claims that she might be forced to put her into care because of lack of financial support from social services.