A whopping 85% of Brits say they do not want a big fuss made when they die and would rather have a basic send-off via cremation
Folk are turning their backs on expensive traditional funerals, according to a probe.
Around 85% saying they want a simple ‘no fuss’ send-off when they die instead of lavish ceremonies, hearses and packed chapels.
And researchers found Norwich is the cremation capital of the UK, with 52% of locals choosing cremations, ahead of Brighton (46%) and Leeds (45%).
Cost-of-living pressures are driving the trend for simpler send-offs.
About 68% say they would rather save the money now or leave more behind for loved ones.
The probe reveals a whopping 85% of Brits say they do not want a big fuss made when they die and would rather have a basic send-off.
The findings suggest Britain is undergoing a funeral revolution, with more people rejecting ceremony, religion and sky-high costs in favour of practicality.
Older Brits are leading the charge, with one in four over-60s saying they would now choose a direct cremation, while 86% say they want a straightforward no fuss funeral.
Faith is also fading from funeral plans, with more than half of Brits (54%) saying they do not want a religious service when they die.
Amid the current cost-of-living crisis, money also becomes a major factor when considering funeral plans.
The study found that 85% want to keep funeral costs low, while more than a third (36%) say they would rather save cash on funeral bills so they can leave more behind for loved ones.
Zack Sullivan, of Simplicity Cremations, which carried out the study, said: “People’s attitudes towards funerals are changing rapidly.
“More families are moving away from the idea that a funeral has to be formal, expensive or complicated.
“Increasingly, people want something simple, dignified and affordable.
“A direct cremation allows families to say goodbye in their own way, whether that’s through a separate memorial, a gathering at home, or a celebration somewhere meaningful. It puts choice back in people’s hands.”