UK Funerals Shift Towards Personalized 'Celebrations of Life'

New study reveals increasing trends in unique funeral requests, moving away from traditional services.

68% of people now prefer funerals to be celebrations rather than reflective events.
Requests for themed ceremonies, such as Dr Who or football-themed services, are rising.
Non-traditional venues like castles, buses, and pavilions are becoming more common for services.
Three-quarters of funeral directors have received requests for pets to attend funerals.
Social media activity during funerals, including selfies and posts, has been observed by many directors.