Funerals

Buying a Cemetery Site

Points to consider when buying a cemetery site, with special information for veterans.

Choosing a Funeral Provider

Explains the benefits of comparison shopping for a funeral provider, and how to go about doing so.

Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist

Explains funeral fees, how to calculate the cost of a funeral, includes a funeral pricing checklist.

Funeral Terms and Contact Information

Defines commonly used funeral terms and lists resources for more information about making funeral arrangements and the options available, and where to complain if you have problems.

Planning Your Own Funeral

Points to consider if you’re thinking about planning or prepaying for your funeral.

Shopping for Funeral Services

Planning a funeral is an emotional experience. These practical tips can help.

Shopping for Funeral Services by Phone or Online

When a loved one dies, family members and friends often need to make decisions about a funeral quickly and under emotional stress. If your loved one dies in another state, or you can’t meet in person for any reason, you may need to plan a funeral by phone or online. Here are some steps to help you make arrangements at a distance.

The FTC Funeral Rule

Explains your rights under the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule.

Types of Funerals

Explains three common types of funerals: “traditional,” full-service funeral, direct burial, and direct cremation.

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Consumer Alert

Funeral home now has to post prices online

Bridget Small

April 7, 2023

When families need to plan a funeral or cremation service, especially in an unfamiliar place, they often search online for a local provider. Now, thanks to a court order in an FTC case, people who

Consumer Alert

Funeral providers must give accurate information

Bridget Small

April 22, 2022

After the loss of a loved one, family and friends often need to make decisions about funeral arrangements quickly. You may need to plan services by phone or online. When you ask for information by

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Funerals

Buying a Cemetery Site

Choosing a Funeral Provider

Funeral Costs and Pricing Checklist

Funeral Terms and Contact Information

Planning Your Own Funeral

Shopping for Funeral Services

Shopping for Funeral Services by Phone or Online

The FTC Funeral Rule

Types of Funerals

From Consumer Alerts

Funeral home now has to post prices online

Funeral providers must give accurate information

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