The Bereavement Index 2022

We are pleased to announce the release of the 2022 edition of our annual Bereavement Index.

Open magazine pages displaying graphs and statistics about process improvements and changes from 2021 to 2022 on a black background with an orange surface.

We have spoken to all those involved in the administrative processes related to death – from the recently bereaved to legal firms and financial institutions - to capture the state of the nation when it comes to the associated legal and financial responsibilities and their impact on the time, money and emotional state of those involved.

of consumers find at least part of estate administration stressful

of legal professionals say awaiting responses from institutions causes delays

of bereaved individuals suffer mental health issues because of the process – up 15% from 2021

Graphic showing 95% in large orange text with a black background
Large orange text displaying '94%' on a black background.
The image shows a bold orange text reading '55%' on a black background.

Key findings for 2022