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Story summary
- The ongoing war in Iran increases living costs in the UK, including funeral expenses.
- Pure Cremation's report, the largest study of funeral costs in Great Britain, shows the average cost of a traditional funeral has risen to £4,623, up 1.3% since January.
- Cremation costs average £4,293, driven by rising gas prices.
- Direct cremations account for over 20% of funerals.
- Traditional burials hold a 26% market share.
