UK Funeral Costs Rise as Iran War Drives Up Gas Prices

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The ongoing conflict in Iran is contributing to rising funeral costs in the UK, with the average traditional funeral now costing £4,623, up 1.3% since January. The increase is largely attributed to higher gas prices used in crematoriums.

Pure Cremation's research found that while the overall average increase in funeral costs between January and late March was 1.3%, this disguised regional variations. In London, the average figure increased by almost 2%, or £116. In Scotland, the increase was just over 2%.