Rising numbers of bereaved families are being forced to sell their belongings, take out loans or borrow from friends to be able to put their loved ones to rest.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a list of 14 funeral plan providers it will not authorise when the pre-paid funeral plans industry comes under its regulation from 29 July.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a list of 24 funeral plan providers it intends to authorise when the pre-paid funeral plans industry comes under its regulation from 29 July.