“In the internet era. It’s hard to see why anyone should have to physically visit or call multiple funeral homes just to compare prices.” Lina M. Khan Federal Trade Commission chair, in October The ...

Dayton-area funeral homes vary in their compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule, but two homes stand out in the scope of their violations. With an average price tag of $6,500, a ...

WASHINGTON - Funeral homes would be required to post their prices online if a new proposed federal rule takes effect. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on why it should or shouldn’t ...

Even as consumers increasingly shop and compare prices on the web, one group of businesses remains slow to put cost information online: funeral homes. Even as consumers increasingly shop and compare ...

The requirement could be possible for an industry that has been almost completely unregulated. The Federal Trade Commission voted 4-0 last week, signaling its intention to modernize a rule from 1984 ...

A loved one passing away is one of the most difficult experiences anyone will go through. And this event can be made all the more worse if you have to deal with costly funeral expenses as you grieve.

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Death is emotional. It can also be expensive. “People don’t know that the prices between different funeral homes in their city are wildly different,” said Josh Slocum with the ...

What exactly is covered — and what isn’t? Is the plan transferable, refundable or cancelable? How is my money protected if the provider goe ...

The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update. Credit...Till Lauer Supported by By Ann Carrns The federal rule that requires ...