Funeral - cost information
There are many options available when arranging a funeral. What you decide to do is entirely up to you and your family. This page provides some information about the costs involved when arranging a funeral.
The costs for the same services may vary considerably from one funeral director to another. You may wish to get more than one quote to compare prices. Remember, the cheapest service is not necessarily the best value. You may also organise an independent funeral, without using the services of a funeral director. There may be different costs associated with this type of funeral. Some of the costs involved are called "disbursements". These are fees paid to others, for example for the crematorium, minister, doctors' certificates, newspaper announcements, flowers etc. Ask the funeral director for a written quotation detailing all these fees. If you arrange a funeral you are responsible for paying the bill, so you need to decide how the costs will be paid. Funeral costs are normally recoverable from the deceased's estate. North Yorkshire County Council does not provide funeral services so we are unable to advise you personally. Your local district or borough council may be able to provide more specific information and advice.  | |  | | District or borough council service - funeral cost informationYou will need to contact the local authority in your area for more information and advice on funeral expenses. Please use the weblinks below for more details. | |  | |  |
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- British Humanist Association
The British Humanist Association (BHA) is the national charity supporting and representing non-religious people. They also provide humanist funerals and memorials.
- GOV.UK - death and bereavement
Information from GOV.UK about death and bereavement, including registering a death; wills, probate and inheritance; and funeral payments.
- GOV.UK - funeral payments
If you're on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you're arranging, you may be able to get a funeral payment.
- GOV.UK - births, deaths, marriages and care
Information from GOV.UK about certification, register offices, death and bereavement, marriage, civil partnerships and related subjects.
- Lasting Post
The vision at Lasting Post is to create a user friendly but comprehensive system that allows a person privately to set down their instructions and wishes in the event of their death. This forward planning gives a person and their family peace of mind.
- The National Association of Funeral Directors
The National Association of Funeral Directors is a truly independent trade association with the broadest membership within the funeral profession, including more than 3,200 funeral homes nationwide and suppliers to the profession.
- The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) is a trade association whose members are all independent funeral directors. The funeral service they offer is not part of a national chain, but is privately owned and managed.
- The Natural Death Centre
The Natural Death Centre is a charity to help people arrange an inexpensive, family organised and environmentally friendly funeral. They also run the Association of Natural Burial Grounds.
- The Probate Service
The Probate Service forms part of the Family Division of the High Court. It deals with 'non-contentious' probate business (where there is no dispute about the validity of a will or entitlement to take a grant), and issues grants of representation.
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