How much does dying really cost? A chat with SAIF's Dec Maguire

Every years funeral directors across the nation are frustrated by the SunLife 'Cost of Dying' report, which doesn't seem to truly capture what it promises. So this year, The National Society Of Allied And Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) has aimed to address this with a new report titled 'What is the real average cost of a funeral in the UK in 2024?' In this episode, Dec Maguire – both National and Scottish president of the society – discusses the report with host Malcolm Flanders. They look at the methodology behind the project, the hidden impact of direct cremation, and the interesting generational changes in how we approach end of life.

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Join host Malcolm Flanders, Brand Ambassador for Golden Leaves Funeral Plans, as we spotlight and expand on the current challenges and future landscape for both the funeral as well as pre- paid funeral plans sector. These combined views will be covered in frank and insightful interviews with a variety of funeral industry icons and figureheads. Whilst much has changed in the way people now approach their ‘end of life’ event, the series will give a fascinating insight into what the drivers are for that change and what things in the future will continue to shape the one event that is certain in life!