Co-op to cut average cost of a funeral by 7%

The Co-op is cutting the average cost of a funeral by 7%, or £140, it has announced.

The group's funerals business said the move will cut the price to below £2,000.

Richard Lancaster, managing director for Co-op Funeralcare said: "Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult and decisions about funeral arrangements can be especially hard in a time of grief, particularly when there are concerns about keeping within a tight budget.

"Our new Simple Funeral has been designed to better meet these needs, making it more affordable without in any way compromising on the quality of service or our industry-leading standards of care."