Bereaved families are turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks as the cost of a traditional funeral jumps 5.3%, the biggest annual rise since 2016. Discover the financial strain and available support.
A major study reveals a £4,000 gap in UK funeral costs based on location. Discover how to avoid hidden fees and compare prices transparently in our guide.
A major UK study reveals funeral costs can differ by nearly £4,000 depending on your location and chosen director. Learn how to navigate prices and avoid hidden fees.
Explore the powerful daily images from AP photojournalists capturing global events, from Gaza's conflict to Ukraine's war and a royal funeral in Dubai. Witness the world's stories through a lens.
A judge accepts guilty pleas from Colorado funeral home owners who admitted abusing 191 corpses, with victims' families demanding justice. Read the shocking details.
From festive Johannesburg to youth protests in Nepal and a Russian general's assassination, The Guardian's picture editors curate Monday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
Discover the last photos of the Titanic, taken by an Irish priest who survived after a stark telegram ordered him: 'GET OFF THAT SHIP'. Explore the haunting images.
A California funeral home is being sued after allegedly handing a grieving father his deceased son's brain in a biohazard bag when he asked for his clothing. The family is seeking justice.
The UK government is set to introduce new rules for funeral directors in England after shocking scandals, ending a system where no licence or qualifications were required. Read the full story.
A West Belfast community is in mourning after Annmarie McCann and her daughter Bridin passed away peacefully in hospital just days apart. Their devastated family will hold a joint funeral service on Monday. Read the full tribute.
The Associated Press reveals its most powerful daily photographs of 2024, documenting global conflict, political upheaval, and human resilience. See the images that defined the year.
Annette Federspiel discovered her late husband's feet attached to his socks in a bag of belongings. Read the shocking full story of this distressing mix-up in Scotland.
Love & Hip Hop star Masika Kalysha faces backlash for posting emotional funeral photos of her estranged husband Jamar Champs. Read her defiant response to critics.
Over 800 mourners gathered at Sydney's St Andrews Cathedral for radio legend John Laws' state funeral. Russell Crowe delivered a moving eulogy for his friend of 23 years.
A woman who bought an old film camera from a Hackney charity shop discovered undeveloped photos inside. She's now trying to find the family pictured in the nostalgic snaps, believed to be from the early 2000s.
A mourner suffered a fatal heart attack during a funeral service in Michigan, creating a devastating double tragedy for one grieving family.
Thailand embarks on an unprecedented year-long funeral ceremony for Queen Sirikit, the revered 'mother of the nation', who died aged 93, with elaborate processions and traditional rituals honouring her seven-decade legacy.
ITV presenter Charlene White opens up about the emotional turmoil of her father's funeral and the painful confession she's carried for years in a raw, personal revelation.
A devastating workplace accident at a Texas funeral home has claimed the life of a 47-year-old employee who was fatally crushed by equipment. The incident has sparked investigations and raised serious safety concerns.
The cricket world united in tribute as legendary umpire Dickie Bird was laid to rest in his hometown of Barnsley, with colleagues and fans celebrating his remarkable career and enduring legacy.
A funeral director in Hull faces multiple fraud charges after police made a shocking discovery of human remains and unborn babies during an investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
In a deeply moving moment at his mother's funeral, boxing legend Ricky Hatton was comforted by his sobbing teenage daughter as she bravely attempted to read a eulogy. The emotional scene unfolded as family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Car
Manchester Cathedral hosts emotional funeral service for boxing legend Ricky Hatton as sporting stars and thousands of fans pay tribute to British boxing icon.
The boxing world united in grief as British champion Ricky Hatton was laid to rest, with Tyson Fury, Amir Khan and Tony Bellew among mourners paying their respects in Manchester.
Emotional scenes as boxing legend Ricky Hatton is laid to rest in Manchester, with thousands of fans and sporting icons paying their respects to Britain's beloved fighter.
Thousands gather in Manchester to pay tribute to boxing icon Ricky Hatton as funeral procession passes through city streets in emotional farewell ceremony.
Boxing icon Ricky Hatton leads emotional funeral procession for beloved father Paul, surrounded by family, friends and Manchester's boxing community in touching farewell.
Manchester unites in emotional farewell as boxing hero Ricky Hatton's funeral procession passes through city streets, with fans lining routes to honour British sporting icon.
A heartbreaking funeral ceremony for 17-year-old Celeste Rivas took an unexpected turn when mourners heard D4vd's emotional track playing from a Tesla vehicle, creating a viral moment that's touched millions.