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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Wise

Funeral firm Dignity considers ‘fuel surcharge’ for cremations over high energy costs

Funerals group Dignity said it is considering introducing a surcharge on cremation services to cushion the impact of higher fuel costs, as it announced losses of nearly £50m.

The group, which owns more than 800 funeral locations in the UK, said its revenues shrunk by £8.6 million as a result of the lower death rate post-Covid.

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