Blogs, articles and research
Read articles, features and summaries of our latest research work.
November 5, 2024
What is the real average cost of a funeral in the UK in 2024?
Funeral Solution Expert recently released an independent study into the average cost of a funeral in the UK. The current average cost of a funeral widely used in the market and the media is no longer accurate. You can find out why and read our findings here.
April 24, 2024
UK Funeral plan market: starting to settle but mind the gap!
FSE’s Funeral Plan Market report 2024 provides an in depth independent expert view of the funeral plan market. How it is settling down post FCA regulation, the trends shaping future sales, views from funeral directors, in depth consumer insight, and focus on the gap between unattended direct cremation and basic traditional funerals and funeral plans.
December 2, 2023
FSE Independent Research Report 2023: Is the grass greener or is it all about regulatory status?
How are independent funeral directors feeling now the shock of FCA regulation of the funeral plan market is subsiding? Are their plan sales holding up, are they happy with their provider, and how are they coping with the rising trend for direct cremation. Read our report here.
May 5, 2023
Funeral plan regulation brings customer confidence amid provider expectation of FCA consumer duty scrutiny
FSE Funeral Plan Market Report 2023: Consumer views, shifting trends and unfinished FCA business? An in-depth review of the funeral plan market post regulation.
December 1, 2022
FCA regulation welcomed by most Funeral Directors in rooting out the ‘Cowboys’, while 1 in 10 contemplate a change in direction
FSE Independent research report 2022 - how are independent funeral directors feeling post FCA regulation of the funeral plan market. Read our report here.
November 1, 2022
Ashes – are they mounting or shifting?
What meaning do cremated ashes hold, what happens to them, and how will environmental considerations shape their use. See the results of our survey of 1,500 UK adults.
June 24, 2022
Environmental impact – how consumers judge new and existing body disposal methods
What do consumers say about existing and new body disposal methods – and which new method rates highest for being helpful to the environment.
January 8, 2022
Chipboard coffins and the rise of the ‘dark greens’
The strength of consumer feeling about environmental issues – further fuelled by the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow - is only going to increase. That will no doubt have implications for the funeral industry. This is our view on what we can expect of consumer demands.
October 5, 2021
Simple online wills surge due to covid – but are they risky?
Use of online wills in the UK have surged – but are they risky? Our independent research exposes some potential consumer issues.
September 1, 2021
FCA funeral plan regulation: Funeral Solution Expert independent research report
What do Independent funeral directors think about FCA funeral plan regulation and funeral plan providers. Read our independent research summary.