Funeral Home Price Questions

Questions to ask before you choose a funeral home

• Can you give me your prices over the phone? (Under the FTC Funeral Rule they must.)
• May I have your General Price List to keep?
• May I see the casket price list before I see the caskets?
• Do you offer direct cremation or immediate burial, and what does each cost?
• Is an alternative container available for cremation?
• If I buy a casket or urn elsewhere, will you accept it with no extra fee? (Under the Rule they must.)
• Is embalming needed for what we've chosen, or is refrigeration an option?
• Will I get an itemized written statement before I pay?
• Provider 1: ________________ Total quoted: $________
• Provider 2: ________________ Total quoted: $________
• Provider 3: ________________ Total quoted: $________

Sources: FTC: The Funeral Rule (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/ftc-funeral-rule).

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