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.
Viewers heap praise on Jennifer Saunders for stealing the show in the Amandaland Christmas special, reuniting her with Ab Fab co-star Joanna Lumley. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.
Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders reunite in the 'Amandaland' Christmas special, a side-splitting sitcom packed with outrageous gags and champagne-fuelled chaos. Read our full review.
The full cast for the Amandaland Christmas special is announced, featuring a reunion of Absolutely Fabulous legends. Discover who's joining Lucy Punch for festive family chaos.
As the Amandaland Christmas special airs, national treasure Joanna Lumley, 79, opens up about her perspective on ageing, mortality, and living with prosopagnosia. Read her inspiring story.
Mark Gatiss delivers another exquisitely chilling tale for the BBC's festive series, starring Joanna Lumley and Tobias Menzies. Discover why this ghost story is a Christmas tradition to treasure.
Your essential guide to Christmas Eve TV, featuring Mark Gatiss's chilling ghost story with Joanna Lumley, a chaotic sewing special, and Bob Mortimer's festive fishing. Plan your viewing now.
A judge accepts guilty pleas from Colorado funeral home owners who admitted abusing 191 corpses, with victims' families demanding justice. Read the shocking details.
Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley reunite for the Amandaland festive special, as TV comedy enjoys a resurgence. The BBC hopes for a ratings hit this Christmas Day.
Dame Joanna Lumley reveals she told Jennifer Saunders to reunite on-screen 'or I'll have to kill you'. The comedy icons star together in the BBC's Amandaland Christmas special.
Joanna Lumley reveals she threatened to murder Jennifer Saunders to secure her for the Amandaland Christmas special. The iconic duo reunites on BBC One this Christmas Day after nine years.
Joanna Lumley shares the heartbreaking rescue story of a dog starring in the Amandaland Christmas special. The festive episode airs Christmas Day on BBC One.
Absolutely Fabulous icons Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders share the screen for the first time since 2016 in the festive Amandaland special. The BBC comedy's Christmas episode airs December 25th.
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.
Dame Joanna Lumley appears chillingly different in the first look at the BBC's festive ghost story adaptation, 'The Room in the Tower', airing Christmas Eve. The spooky drama contrasts her glamorous role in the 'Amandaland' Christmas special airing the fo
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.
Dame Joanna Lumley brands elderly loneliness a 'crisis' as Age UK reveals over a million face Christmas Day alone. Discover the shocking statistics and how to help.
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.
Jennifer Saunders discusses the future of Absolutely Fabulous and her upcoming on-screen reunion with Joanna Lumley in the Amandaland Christmas special. Read the full story.
Absolutely Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders explains why she rejected Celebrity Traitors and discusses her private persona versus public image. Discover her reasons now!
Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley reveals her initial struggle with vegetarianism and the major health benefits she's enjoyed for over four decades. Discover the perks of a plant-based diet.
Joanna Lumley led celebrity guests at The Beatles Anthology screening in London. The new documentary series streams on Disney+ from November 26. Read more about this star-studded event.
Absolutely Fabulous star Dame Joanna Lumley, 79, opens up about ageing, her funeral wishes, and her husband's opposing plans. Discover her poignant choice of funeral poetry and her latest TV projects.
Dame Joanna Lumley describes humans as 'unbearably vain and destructive' in a new interview. Discover her thoughts on ghosts and her festive TV return. Read more.
Dame Joanna Lumley delivers powerful critique of human impact on planet in new interview. Read her stark warning and discover her upcoming ghost story role.
Actress Dame Joanna Lumley discusses approaching 80, why she won't plan her funeral, and her husband's loving response. Discover her candid thoughts on ageing and new TV projects.
Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley, 79, opens up about her views on death, sharing funeral plans and poignant poetry. Discover her profound reflections on life.