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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

New rule would make funeral homes post prices online

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 require funeral homes to provide pricing information online or via email. It’s part of an update to the Funeral Rule of 1984, which was designed to help consumers avoid being taken advantage of during such a challenging time.

"People are at their most vulnerable when they’re grieving," FTC Chair Lina M. Khan said in a statement.