Funeral costs vary by £4,000 across UK, study reveals
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.
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Funeral costs vary by £4,000 across UK, study finds
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.
Herculaneum: Italy's Eerie, Preserved Roman City
Step into a Roman city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius. Discover the captivating and eerie ruins of Herculaneum, where history is preserved in astonishing detail.
Exploring Herculaneum: Italy's Eerie Town Frozen in Time
Step into ancient Herculaneum, a Roman city preserved by volcanic ash in 79 AD. Discover its haunting beauty, stunning mosaics, and why it rivals Pompeii. Plan your visit today.
Crypto millionaire and wife murdered, bodies found in concrete
A Russian cryptocurrency millionaire and his wife were forced to watch each other being tortured before being murdered and encased in concrete in the Dubai desert. Three men have been arrested.
Organised Crime Targets UK Building Sites Over Christmas
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
Deadman's Island: Eroding Graveyard Reveals Its Dead
As erosion accelerates on Kent's Deadman's Island, centuries-old coffins and bones of convicts and POWs are exposed. Explore the dark history of this protected marshland.
Bondi Gunman's Wife Refuses Body, Reveals Airbnb Stay
The estranged wife of slain Bondi Beach terror suspect Sajid Akram refuses to claim his body, revealing he lived in Airbnbs before the attack. Read the latest on this developing story.
Father given son's brain in bag by funeral home, suit says
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.
Martha Stewart's Plan for 'Composting' Burial Shocks Fans
Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, 84, has revealed her plan for a 'composting' burial on her estate, sparking debate. Discover the details and the growing trend of natural organic reduction.
Infant graves confirmed at Tuam mother and baby home site
Archaeologists confirm a burial ground with 'child or infant size' graves at the former Tuam mother and baby home, where nearly 800 children died. Read the latest on the excavation and state apology.
Infant Burial Ground Confirmed at Tuam Mother and Baby Home
Investigators confirm a long-suspected burial ground at Ireland's Tuam mother and baby home, unearthing 11 sets of infant remains. The grim search for up to 800 children continues.
Ancient China's Gendered Human Sacrifice Practices Uncovered
Archaeologists discover a highly gendered Stone Age society in China, with evidence of separate male and female sacrificial rituals 3,800 years ago. Read the full study.
Rod Stewart reveals burial wish beside family dog
Sir Rod Stewart shares his emotional final wishes to be buried at home next to his dog Bubbles, as wife Penny Lancaster pays tribute to their 18-year marriage in a new BBC special.
Obesity crisis leads to oversized coffin demand
Funeral directors warn Britain's obesity epidemic is driving demand for larger coffins, complicating cremations and forcing some families to opt for burial instead. Discover the industry's response.
Sealed Roman sarcophagus discovered in Budapest
Archaeologists uncover pristine 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus containing young woman's remains and artefacts in Budapest. Discover the remarkable find revealing ancient burial customs.
Royal engraver sues police over garden burial dispute
Pierre Frenette, royal engraver to King Charles, is taking legal action against Cambridgeshire Police after officers exhumed his father's body from family garden. Read the full story.
Sealed Roman sarcophagus discovered in Budapest
Archaeologists uncover pristine Roman-era sarcophagus containing young woman's remains and artefacts in Budapest. Discover the remarkable findings from this 1,700-year-old burial site.
Sealed Roman sarcophagus found in Budapest
Archaeologists in Budapest uncover a pristine 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus, revealing the skeleton of a young woman and artefacts offering a glimpse into ancient life. Discover the story.
Funeral bosses left body decomposing for 36 days
Gosport funeral directors Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell deny charges after a man's body was found decomposing in an uncooled room. Discover the full story from the UK court case.
Funeral directors trial over decomposing body
Two funeral directors are on trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, accused of fraud and preventing the lawful burial of a man whose body was left decomposing for over a month. Read the shocking details.
Engineer destroys Native American burial site
A Massachusetts engineer faces criminal charges after allegedly bulldozing a protected Native American burial ground to create a 'meditation area' on his $2 million property, destroying priceless archaeological heritage.
Vietnam demands Facebook remove UNESCO heritage criticism
Vietnamese authorities escalate pressure on Meta's platform over posts questioning their stewardship of protected cultural sites, raising concerns about digital censorship and heritage protection.
Ancient Biblical cult site unearthed in Israel
Archaeologists have uncovered a stunning 5,300-year-old temple complex in Israel that reveals mysterious pagan rituals and human sacrifices centuries before the Biblical battle of Armageddon.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
300 containers of human remains found in Las Vegas desert
Shocking discovery in the Nevada desert as authorities uncover approximately 300 containers filled with human cremated remains, sparking a major investigation into funeral home practices and proper burial protocols.
Man buried in garden: Three arrested in murder probe
A quiet residential street in West Yorkshire becomes the scene of a chilling murder investigation as police discover a young man's body buried in a garden, with three suspects now in custody.
Ancient Christian Burial Site Unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologists make stunning discovery of 1,900-year-old burial site near biblical city that could rewrite early Christian history and reveal final resting place of Apostle Paul.
Grand Designs project manager dies during filming
The construction industry mourns as 28-year-old project manager Ben Tisdall passes away while working on a Grand Designs project, prompting important safety conversations.
Egypt's 'Area 51': Colossal T-Shaped Labyrinth Found
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals a massive T-shaped underground structure in Egypt, drawing comparisons to secret military bases and ancient mysteries.
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