Down to Earth

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Help with funeral costs

Following our online guides can help you reduce funeral costs and raise money towards them.

Help with funeral costs

Funeral costs worry many people

How much does a funeral cost?

The average cost of the attended funeral SunLife tracks is £4,285, though less expensive options are available.

How much does a funeral cost?

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Admin & benefits after a death

Helpful information explaining what you need to do after a death.

Admin & benefits after a death

Frequently asked questions

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Emotional support

You don’t have to manage grief alone. There are organisations that can help.

Bereavement support

For professionals

Information on how to refer a client to Down to Earth and our training events for professionals.

For Professionals

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Campaigns & research

We advocate for better state support for bereaved people experiencing funeral poverty and for independent, statutory regulation of the funeral industry. Everyone has the right to grieve in peace – free from worry or distress over funeral costs.

Campaigns and Research

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Photo credits:

Cottonbro Studio, Kindel Media, RDNE Stock Project, Quaker Social Action and Pavel Danilyuk