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how much for a simple funeral plan?

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really want to get a funeral plan sorted for myself. Not religious, simple cremation, very plain coffin. any idea roughly how much this would cost?
been on funeral directors website but you have to get them to call you back and I don't want get into that. just like an idea?

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  • curlytop12 wrote: »
    really want to get a funeral plan sorted for myself. Not religious, simple cremation, very plain coffin. any idea roughly how much this would cost?
    been on funeral directors website but you have to get them to call you back and I don't want get into that. just like an idea?
    Around £1300
  • Marcon
    Marcon Posts: 14,248 Forumite
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    Googling on 'how much does a funeral cost' might have yielded better results e.g. https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/how-much-does-a-funeral-cost
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
  • Robin9
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    My local funeral director has costs on his website. About £1650
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • Gers
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    curlytop12 wrote: »
    really want to get a funeral plan sorted for myself. Not religious, simple cremation, very plain coffin. any idea roughly how much this would cost?
    been on funeral directors website but you have to get them to call you back and I don't want get into that. just like an idea?

    https://www.low-cost-funeral.co.uk/direct-cremations/

    One example of the cost of a direct cremation. Probably can't get more basic. No service, cars, flowers etc.

    Others are available!
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