Average cost of dying in the UK 2008-2023

*The average cost of dying is calculated by adding the average cost of basic funeral, average amount spent on send off and the average amount spent on professional fees
Average cost of basic funeral = Fees for the cremation or burial itself, funeral director, doctor and minister or celebrant
Average amount spent on send off = Memorial, death and funeral notices, flowers, order sheets, extra limousines, venue and catering for the wake
Average amount spent on professional fees = Hiring a professional to administer the estate