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FSE’s Funeral Plan Market report 2025 provides an in-depth independent expert view of the funeral plan market. Including how sales are recovering post FCA regulation, the trends shaping future sales, how direct cremation plans continue to dominate, views from funeral directors, in depth consumer survey insight, and how the Over 50s plan market may fare as a result of the FCA Pure Protection review.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FSE Independent research report 2022 - how are independent funeral directors feeling post FCA regulation of the funeral plan market. Read our report here.

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.

What do consumers say about existing and new body disposal methods – and which new method rates highest for being helpful to the environment.

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.

Use of online wills in the UK have surged – but are they risky? Our independent research exposes some potential consumer issues.

What do Independent funeral directors think about FCA funeral plan regulation and funeral plan providers. Read our independent research summary.