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The Funeral Rule, enacted by the Federal Trade Commission on April 30, 1984, and amended effective 1994, is a U.S. federal regulation designed to protect consumers by requiring that they receive adequate information concerning the goods and services they may purchase from a funeral provider.
Funeral homes have to follow the FTC’s “Funeral Rule,” which provides bereaved consumers rights during the process and holds the business to strict requirements. One of the caveats is that ...
In 1984, [10] [non-primary source needed] the FTC began to regulate the funeral home industry in order to protect consumers from deceptive practices. The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to provide all customers (and potential customers) with a General Price List (GPL), specifically outlining goods and services in the funeral industry, as defined by the FTC, and a listing of their prices.
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Opinion: The Funeral Rule of the Federal Trade Commission requires funeral homes to be truthful, accurate and not seek to upsell bereaved consumers.
The Funeral Rule, enacted by the FTC in 1982 to protect consumers, unintentionally creates an environment where mistrust thrives. The cornerstone of the rule is that funeral homes must share their ...
By 1984, the FTC issued the Federal Trade Rule which included regulations such as requiring funeral directors to provide detailed, itemized price lists to all clients, informing clients that embalming is not required by law, and allowing clients to choose non-traditional alternatives. [11]
‘Turbocharging fraud’: The FTC Chair warns US airlines could eventually ‘charge you more’ if they know you’re attending a funeral — here’s how Lou Carlozo October 20, 2024 at 8:02 AM