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.
A judge accepts guilty pleas from Colorado funeral home owners who admitted abusing 191 corpses, with victims' families demanding justice. Read the shocking details.
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.
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.
Thousands gathered in Melbourne to farewell 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, who died after being struck by a ball. Read the emotional tributes from his heartbroken family and friends.
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.
The heritage-listed Melbourne nightclub Revolver Upstairs, famed for celebrity gigs and 24-hour licence, is on the market, sparking fears for its future. Discover the details.
Jockey Jamie Melham etches his name into racing folklore with a stunning Half victory in the 2025 Melbourne Cup, delivering one of the most emotional moments in the race's storied history at Flemington Racecourse.
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.
A popular Melbourne ramen restaurant has been hit with urgent improvement notices after health inspectors discovered alarming hygiene breaches including mouse droppings, food storage violations and poor cleanliness standards.
Violent confrontations between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters have rocked Melbourne, leaving multiple police officers injured and resulting in numerous arrests during chaotic scenes across the city centre.
A Victoria Police officer sparked major security concerns after walking away from duty during a tense anti-immigration protest in Melbourne, leaving colleagues exposed and raising serious questions about police protocols.
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.
Central Melbourne became the stage for massive pro-Palestinian protests as thousands marched through the city, resulting in heated confrontations and significant police presence.
Shocking details emerge as a sushi chef fights for life after being brutally stabbed at a popular Melbourne restaurant during lunch service, sending customers fleeing.
Shocking scenes unfolded in central Melbourne as a lone knifeman went on a stabbing spree, leaving multiple victims injured and sending shoppers fleeing in terror.
A woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a shocking stabbing incident on Melbourne's busy Bourke Street. Police have launched a major operation to locate the attacker who fled the scene.
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.
Shocking armed carjacking in Melbourne's eastern suburbs leaves victim traumatised after being threatened with a firearm and forced from his vehicle in brazen daylight attack.
Three men face court over a brazen daylight robbery at a Melbourne jewellery studio, where thieves armed with an axe and hammer smashed display cases in a terrifying raid captured on CCTV.
Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.
Shocking details emerge as Melbourne police fatally shoot a machete-wielding man during a violent incident at a shopping centre, with multiple victims injured in the terrifying attack.