Funeral homes must provide pricing information in person and over the phone under federal regulation. But the rule, adopted in 1984, didn't account for the dawn of the internet age. Now, the Federal ...

Even as consumers increasingly shop and compare prices on the web, one group of businesses remains slow to put cost information online: funeral homes. Even as consumers increasingly shop and compare ...

The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update. Credit...Till Lauer Supported by By Ann Carrns The federal rule that requires ...

WASHINGTON - Funeral homes would be required to post their prices online if a new proposed federal rule takes effect. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on why it should or shouldn’t ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — When a loved one dies, grieving families are often left to navigate the difficult process of making funeral arrangements, but the cost of those services isn’t always clear or ...

An undercover government investigation is revealing more than three dozen funeral homes may be violating a requirement to give customers accurate price information upfront. The Funeral Rule requires ...

A loved one passing away is one of the most difficult experiences anyone will go through. And this event can be made all the more worse if you have to deal with costly funeral expenses as you grieve.

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