Anna B 1,410 #1 Posted June 15, 2018 The number of Pauper's funerals have risen 70% in 3 years, with many families unable to afford even the most basic costs. The cost of a basic funeral is around £4,000 This is costing councils £4.5 million of taxpayer's money. Further evidence that people are getting poorer? Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Robin-H 11 #2 Posted June 15, 2018 The number of Pauper's funerals have risen 70% in 3 years, with many families unable to afford even the most basic costs. The cost of a basic funeral is around £4,000 This is costing councils £4.5 million of taxpayer's money. Further evidence that people are getting poorer? Any thoughts? Maybe. Maybe not. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/10584884/Paupers-funerals-making-comeback-as-families-exploit-loophole-to-save-funeral-costs.html "Researchers found evidence that a small but growing number of families are turning to taxpayers to meet all the costs of burying or cremating loved-ones as the “stigma” of being unable or unwilling to contribute disappears." The economic data doesn't indicate that the poorest are getting poorer. Indeed it is quite the opposite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Daven 10 #3 Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) I think that people don't have the slightest idea how much a funeral costs. I would advise everyone to pay into a funeral plan to spread the cost. It really doesn't cost much every month. I know that most people don't want to think about dying but if you die without a proverbial pot to urinate in then it's your loved ones who have to pick up the bill. Edited June 15, 2018 by Daven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
apelike 10 #4 Posted June 15, 2018 I would advise everyone to pay into a funeral plan to spread the cost. It really doesn't cost much every month. That is absolutely the worst thing to do. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44327899 The best thing in my opinion is not to have one and have a direct cremation which cuts out the rip-off funeral merchants and only cost around £1,000 to £1,500. https://www.co-operativefuneralcare.co.uk/arranging-a-funeral/funeral-choices/direct-cremation/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwx43ZBRCeARIsANzpzb972hmVPLen8VP3QkxuwKfWFKOk58Vt45SeCQzP0A0Y_gD10wX_XU8aAhxnEALw_wcB This is what I have stipulated in my will otherwise any money I have goes to the PDSA and not family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stranza 10 #5 Posted June 15, 2018 I know of 3 funerals in the last few months. None prepaid. All 3 went to the same bloke and paid around £2500 but the funeral grant is only £800. It's £700 for the city road crem alone. So £1800 on a payment plan. We will be having whip rounds to help before long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Albert smith 11 #6 Posted June 15, 2018 We paid for ours on the never never (over three years ) bought the plot ,the car journey , the stone with just a name and a tree on the top at a woodland cemetery some where around Ulley way . Hardly missed the payments done and dusted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ontarian1981 10 #7 Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) What exactly is a pauper's funeral? Of course, I know what pauper means, but what is the due process and means test of such a sorry state of affairs, meaning no disrespect to any poor people, by any means. This very statement, "paupers funeral" just sounds so Dickensian. 'Are there no prisons, are there no workhouses?" Edited June 16, 2018 by Ontarian1981 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Albert smith 11 #8 Posted June 16, 2018 What exactly is a pauper's funeral? Of course, I know what pauper means, but what is the due process and means test of such a sorry state of affairs, meaning no disrespect to any poor people, by any means. This very statement, "paupers funeral" just sounds so Dickensian. 'Are there no prisons, are there no workhouses?" Pauper now means some one who is skint ,half the population I should think. My old Ma used to say that "they never left any one on the top yet":hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
willman 10 #9 Posted June 16, 2018 Just like care homes - people think the state should pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Anna B 1,410 #10 Posted June 16, 2018 What exactly is a pauper's funeral? Of course, I know what pauper means, but what is the due process and means test of such a sorry state of affairs, meaning no disrespect to any poor people, by any means. This very statement, "paupers funeral" just sounds so Dickensian. 'Are there no prisons, are there no workhouses?" I know what you mean. They vary from local authority to local authority. Some don't allow any mourners at all, so I'm told, and there is no service. They deal with the necessary paper work then the body is simply cremated with no fanfare (although simple dignities are observed.) Depends on the authority. But yes it does sound very Dickensian. But some people simply don't have the means to pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jomie 30 #11 Posted June 16, 2018 Pauper’s Funeral is a misnomer because what is described here isn’t really a funeral, rather a simple disposal by cremation. My friend and her husband wanted this (no funeral or wake), although it was funded from their estate. This method may well become more popular, particularly as fewer people are religious these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Daven 10 #12 Posted June 16, 2018 A funeral doesn't have to be a religious one. My lovely Mum passed away very recently and the service was one of the celebration of her life without any hymns or prayers. It was beautiful and very fitting. Personally, I think the funeral is a vital part of the grieving process. Time to say goodbye with family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...