Speaking about death can be uncomfortable, but it makes life easier

This years Dying Matters Awareness Week focuses on what can you do to plan for later life and help loved ones. From sharing your wishes to preparing for your funeral in advance, read our advice here.

The way British society relates to death and dying has changed greatly over the last 100 years, with the First World War having a huge impact on attitudes to bereavement and mourning.

For some people, the answer to rising prices and lengthy waiting times is direct cremation, with an average cost of £1,712, £2,032 less than a standard cremation and £2,559 less than the average funeral according to SunLife.