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Watch explainer: How much does a funeral cost?Funeral poverty01 Aug 2022

Watch explainer: How much does a funeral cost?

We've produced an animated explainer on funeral poverty.>
MP praises QSA in Westminster Hall debateFuneral poverty30 May 2022

MP praises QSA in Westminster Hall debate

Fleur Anderson MP paid tribute to QSA for its work on funeral poverty.>
Over 6,000 people helped with funeral costs through Down to Earth helplineFuneral poverty04 May 2022

Over 6,000 people helped with funeral costs through Down to Earth helpline

QSA's funeral costs service helps people to avoid debt.>
Recording your funeral wishes in advanceFuneral poverty29 Apr 2022

Recording your funeral wishes in advance

Down to Earth has shared a new guided form to help people record their funeral wishes in advance.>
QSA discusses public health funerals at local authority eventFuneral poverty02 Feb 2022

QSA discusses public health funerals at local authority event

Down to Earth shared its research findings with over 40 local authority representatives.>
QSA seeks views from people who have organised a recent funeralFuneral poverty26 Jan 2022

QSA seeks views from people who have organised a recent funeral

QSA is researching how it can continue supporting funeral customers.>
QSA pauses new applications to sign the Fair Funerals pledgeFuneral poverty24 Dec 2021

QSA pauses new applications to sign the Fair Funerals pledge

As clear funeral pricing is now compulsory, we have paused the voluntary pledge.>
QSA gives oral evidence to the UK Commission on BereavementFuneral poverty09 Dec 2021

QSA gives oral evidence to the UK Commission on Bereavement

On 7 December Down to Earth shared its experience of issues affecting bereaved people.>
CMA Order on funeral price transparency now fully in force Funeral poverty29 Sep 2021

CMA Order on funeral price transparency now fully in force

16 September 2021 was the final deadline for UK funeral directors to publish all prices online and in branch.>
An abdication of duty? Local authorities and access to public health funeralsFuneral poverty02 Jul 2021

An abdication of duty? Local authorities and access to public health funerals

Our report on public health funeral access in the UK.>
QSA responds to CMA Order on funeral industryFuneral poverty28 May 2021

QSA responds to CMA Order on funeral industry

Watch a video response to the draft Order and the Government response to the CMA's final report.>
Down to Earth has helped over 5,000 clients struggling with funeral costsFuneral poverty11 May 2021

Down to Earth has helped over 5,000 clients struggling with funeral costs

During Dying Matters Awareness Week, 10-16 May 2021, we are reflecting on our experience.>

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