‘I saved £5,000 when my husband chose a different kind of farewell’ Sunday, January 11, 2026 directcremation funeralcosts affordability somerset cremation funeralplanning bereavement tradition costofliving purecremation Monica Hayden, an 80-year-old from Merriott, Somerset, found solace and savings after the passing of her husband David, 86, by opting for a direct cremation—a growing trend among Britons seeking more affordable farewell … Read More