Northern Americans spend billions on funerals every year, but the funeral or burial services do not have to be high-priced. A funeral can be a easy internment or an intricate affair with music, speakers, customised boxes and refreshments for mourners. Family, spiritual or personal preferences are important, but cost and convenience should be thought to be as well.
"Many families are made to make choices about funerals under stress," said Michelle L. Corey, BBB President and Ceo. "By training themselves about the method and taking time to pose questions and compare costs, families can avoid overspending. They're more likely to get the kind of service they want, too."
The Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule gives buyers numerous rights, including the inherent right to receive written price lists, illustrations of graveyard or legal wants and the choice of using a container aside from a box for cremation. Some cemeteries have their own requirements, which must always be explained completely before you make a purchase.
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