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Tag Archives: Funeral Rule
FTC Finds Widespread Noncompliance with Funeral Rule
A two-year investigation shows nearly one in four funeral homes fails to comply
On February 15, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission released the results of a series of investigations into funeral industry practices during 2015 and 2016. The report details the widespread failure of funeral homes in many parts of the United States … Continue reading
Consumers Petition the FTC to Force Funeral Homes to Post Prices Online
Consumer groups want the 32-year-old “Funeral Rule” revised
In July 2016, the Funeral Consumers Alliance and the Consumer Federation of America joined forces in petitioning the Federal Trade Commission to revise its nearly 32-year-old Funeral Rule and require funeral homes to disclose their pricing online. Updating the rule … Continue reading
