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Funeral Price Survey Instructions and Help

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How to read and understand funeral home price lists, and how to evaluate them for consumer-friendliness and compliance with the FTC Funeral Rule.
A sample funeral home price survey spreadsheet in Excel format. Be sure to download Part 1 of 2, the instructions for filling in the spreadsheet.
Step-by-step instructions on filling in a funeral price survey spreadsheet with information gathered from funeral home price lists. Be sure to download Part 2 of 2, a sample Excel spreadsheet.
Want to know what the Federal Trade Commission says funeral homes must put on their price lists? Ever wondered if the price lists in your area are legal and consumer-friendly? You need the Funeral Director\'s Guide to Consumer Friendly General Price Lists.

Dangers of Prepaying

"Preneed" is a term coined by the funeral industry to describe the arrangement and payment of a funeral prior to death. Obviously, if you are to have any say in it, you must plan in advance of your death. "Prearrangement" is also used interchangeably with "preneed".

The marketing of preneed plans for funeral services and merchandise is increasingly prevalent. Various companies, including insurance companies, "for-profit cremation societies," and "preneed associations" flood the mail with advertising which touts the benefits of their preneed plans. There are a number of pitfalls, as well as options, about which consumers should be well-informed.

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About FCA

The Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA) is a Federation of Nonprofit Consumer Information Societies protecting a consumer's right to choose a meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral since 1963.