CMA to carry out 'in-depth' market investigation into funerals

Following a consultation period after the publication of its interim report in November, the CMA has decided to launch an in-depth market investigation into the funerals sector. The investigation will focus on the support of services by funeral directors and the supply of crematoria services. The CMA has a number of concerns: The rising cost of organising a funeral (increasing 6% each year at twice the inflation rate for 15 years) The vulnerability of people when organising a funeral, which makes it easier for funeral directors to charge high prices Reluctance of firms to be ...