Americans spend billions on funerals each year, but the funeral or funeral services don't have to be dear. A funeral can be a easy internment or an intricate affair with music, speakers, customised cases and refreshments for mourners. Family, religious or personal choices are important, but cost and convenience should be thought to be as well.
"Many families are forced to make decisions about funerals under stress," recounted Michelle L. Corey, BBB President and General Manager. "By educating themselves about the process and taking time to ask questions and compare costs, families can avoid overspending. They are likelier to get the sort of service they need, too."
The Fed Trade Commission's Funeral Rule gives consumers several rights, including the prerogative to receive written price lists, illustrations of graveyard or legal necessities and the choice of using a container other than a box for cremation. Some cemeteries have their own requirements, which must be explained completely before making a purchase.
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