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 66-year-old man is charged with murder after a 68-year-old died following a disturbance near a St Asaph retirement home on Christmas Day. Police appeal for witnesses.
A 66-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 68-year-old man in St Asaph, Denbighshire, after a Christmas Day disturbance. Police appeal for witnesses.
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.
Police are investigating after a man died and three others were injured in a disturbance at a flat on Berkeley Street in Glasgow city centre. Read the latest updates.
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.
Four people injured in a serious disturbance in Altrincham town centre. Two victims sustained serious injuries, including life-changing facial wounds. Follow for live updates.
A JetBlue flight made an emergency return to Boston after a passenger was caught smoking marijuana, causing crew to inhale fumes. Read the full details of the mid-air disturbance.
Two people have been seriously injured in a violent disturbance at Elizabeth City shopping centre in Adelaide. Police have arrested a suspect and a full investigation is underway. Witnesses are urged to come forward.
Singer Ray J remains jailed on $50,000 bail after allegedly pulling a gun and making violent threats during chaotic Thanksgiving domestic disturbance. Read the full details.
Sinead Kavanagh, 39, detained after allegedly assaulting two Civil Guard officers on Ryanair flight from Gran Canaria. Read the latest developments.
A man has been hospitalised with facial injuries following an aggressive incident on a train at Sydney's busiest station. Read the full details of the police response.
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.
Greater Manchester Police descended on Bolton town centre following reports of a large-scale disturbance. Get the latest breaking news updates on this developing incident.
Manila faces devastating floods after relentless rainfall, with emergency services conducting dramatic rescues across the Philippine capital.
Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses following disturbance at Huntingdon railway station in Cambridgeshire
An Arizona couple faces criminal charges after allegedly engaging in explicit sexual activity in full view of horrified diners at upscale restaurant Mon Cheri, with police called to intervene.
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.
Shocking new CCTV footage reveals the violent scenes that erupted inside Croydon's IKEA store, showing chairs being thrown and terrified shoppers fleeing as police share inside look at the mass brawl.
A 43-year-old woman has been sentenced to prison after a drunken public outburst where she screamed 'I'm not a paedophile' at police officers in a residential street.
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 routine American Airlines flight operated by SkyWest faced a heart-stopping emergency when a passenger note sparked hijacking fears, forcing RAF Typhoon jets to scramble and an emergency landing at a British airport.
Shocking footage captures violent mass brawl at The Square Peg Wetherspoon in Birmingham as chairs fly and punches are thrown in chaotic pub disturbance.