THE cost of burying a loved one in Bracknell is one of the cheapest in the UK, new figures reveal.

Life insurance comparison site, Reassured has ranked the cheapest and most expensive areas for funeral costs based on the average disposable income of UK towns.

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According to the figures, Bracknell ranks as the eighth least expensive place for funeral costs, with it taking 196 days to save up for one.

The findings comes after the rising costs in funerals, with one in three British people admitting they have less than £1,500 saved in the bank.

Newbury came sixth for being the least expensive area for funeral costs with it taking 188 days to save for a funeral.

Mile End in London is the cheapest place to be buried or cremated while Southend-On-Sea in Essex was the most expensive area for funeral costs.

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Phil Jeynes, director of corporate sales at Reassured, said: "It is alarming to think so many people struggle to provide a proper send-off for their loved ones.

“It’s interesting to see London boroughs are predominantly the best when it comes to covering funeral costs more quickly, as the city is often associated with being expensive and unaffordable."