Interesting Facts about Funerals:
Did you know?
We all have good intentions...
Over 70% of people think that they should pre-plan their funeral and make it easier for their families - but only 3% actually plan their own funeral.
Death is big business
Although we are living longer, there are still well over half a million funerals each year in the UK, with funeral directors sharing an annual expenditure of over £1.5 Billion.
Cremations account for 70% of all funerals in the UK.
Taking control
Funeral Directors say they are beginning to see an increase in the number of people who are deciding to pre-plan their funeral - especially amongst the post-war 'baby-boomer' generation, who are used to controlling all key aspects of their lives.
The most popular songs played at funerals are Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' and Louis Armstrong's 'Wonderful World.
While the more unconventional favourites include Monty Python's iconic 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life', Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway To Heaven' & AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell'!