The funeral industry in Australia is currently estimated to be $1.5 billion and provides essential services to individuals and families dealing with, or preparing for, death and bereavement. However, navigating the funeral industry in Sydney, New South Wales can leave many of us vulnerable to upselling and confused with no understanding of the industry and […]
The funeral industry in the UK is facing a major inquiry from the competition watchdog after findings by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found the price of funerals has risen by three times the rate of inflation in just 10 years. RIP Off Claims Force Funeral Inquiry What issues did the Funeral Consumer […]
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As more people get closer to end of life, we are not adequately prepared for our deaths. According to a recent Australian Seniors Insurance Agency’s Circle Of Life Study of over-50s, 82% think about their death at least occasionally or more. Yet, only 17% are planning for their funeral in advance. Although we want to […]
Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX: PFP) race to compete with Invocare (ASX: IVC) took another step this week, at the expense of consumers. Propel Funeral Partners has just announced its latest aquisition, Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens (MGLMG) for up to $4.4 million. MGLMG operates from a single freehold location and conducts an average of 700 cremations […]
The funeral industry in Australia provides essential services to individuals and families dealing with, or preparing for, death and bereavement. However, navigating the funeral industry when someone has died can leave many of us vulnerable and confused with no understanding of the industry and little idea of our funeral rights and choices. The following information […]