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By Polly Hudson We’re all more than familiar with the cost-of-living crisis – now, welcome to the cost-of-dying crisis. Recent increases in cremation and burial fees mean the average cost of a basic funeral – ­cremation/burial, funeral director, mid-range coffin, one limousine, minister/celebrant – is now £4,140. A more elaborate send-off – all the above plus memorial, death and funeral notices, flowers, order of service booklets, limousines, wake venue and catering – will be nearly £10,000. Faced with having to take out high interest loans or sell possessions in order to say even a low-key go…

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