The extent to which the federal and state governments regulate the death care industry -- funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, pre-need funeral plans, and third party sales of funeral goods -- varies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to annually conduct undercover shopping at various funeral homes to test compliance with the Funeral Rule. This book discusses the need for further federal involvement in the death care industry and also provides a consumer guide to funerals.
The extent to which the federal and state governments regulate the death care industry -- funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, pre-need funeral pla...
