08/02/2026
Funeral Poverty Awareness Week highlights a reality many families face, funeral costs continue to rise, and decisions often have to be made quickly, when you least need financial stress.
Too often people feel they have no choice but to borrow on credit cards, take out payday loans or ask family and friends, leading to long-term financial strain.
As our General Manager, Julia warns, this can even push families towards loan sharks at their most vulnerable. Read more here:
https://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/community/derbyshire-funeral-directors-warns-against-loan-sharks-this-funeral-poverty-awareness-week-5506366
Our aim is to help you feel informed and confident. We encourage open questions, explain your options clearly, and help you understand what financial support is available. so that the cost of a funeral does not create extra hardship at a time of loss.
If you are worried about costs, we are here to help 🤍
An East Midlands-based cost-conscious funeral directors has warned families against using loan sharks to cover funeral expenses amid a cost of living crisis, and has shared advice for those grieving on how best to manage a payment.
