UK cost of dying 2023

In 2023, the overall cost of dying, including funeral, send-off, and professional feees in the United Kingdom was 9,658 British pounds, compared with 9,200 pounds in 2022. Since 2008, the cost of dying in the UK has increased by around 2,960 British pounds.

Average cost of dying in the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2023 (in GBP)

Characteristic	Average cost in British Pounds
2023	9,658
2022	9,200
2021	8,864
2020	9,263
2019	9,192
2018	9,204
2017	8,905
2016	8,802
2015	8,126
2014	8,427
2013	7,622
2012	7,114
2011	7,248
2010	6,812
2009	7,098
2008	6,698

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Release date

January 2024

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2008 to 2022

Supplementary notes

*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

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