Competition Markets Authority
Press notice: Funeral costs increased slower than inflation following CMA order (9.2.24)
This report sets out our analysis and review of the funerals sector.
While the report finds that average funeral revenues have fallen in real terms during the past 12 months, it is too soon to determine if this represents a better outcome for consumers. The CMA will continue to monitor the sector closely and take enforcement action where firms fail to comply with the Funerals Market Investigation Order 2021.
This funerals market review is part of the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)s funerals market study into the supply of services by funeral directors at the point of need and the supply of crematoria services.
Use our guidance onWorking with the Funerals Market Investigation Orderfor further help.