Funeral Costs and Payment
During the Arrangement Conference, the funeral provider will offer a price list. Per the Federal Trade Commission, every consumer must receive for their retention a copy of the funeral home’s General Price List when pricing is discussed or requested by the consumer. This document lists all of the current fees for services and prices for merchandise that a funeral home offers their client families.
When the arrangements are completed, the funeral provider will offer a Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected. This document provided all the services and merchandise selected. This document should be provided to you for review and acceptance prior to services being conducted.
[1] Federal Trade Commission, Complying with the Funeral Rule, August 2012.
How to pay for a funeral
This expense can be shocking to many families who are not prepared for a death. Are you prepared to answer the question; “how are you planning to settle the bill, today?
A Peaceful Decisions Advisor can educate you on the costs and payment options.
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