Your Legal Rights Under the FTC Funeral Rule: Essential Consumer Protections Checklist

This checklist summarizes key consumer protections guaranteed by the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule. It helps families understand their rights to transparent pricing, choose only the services they want, and avoid deceptive practices when arranging funerals.
Published by Memorial Merits, it distills federal guidelines into a clear, actionable reference for consumers, caregivers, and funeral professionals.

Topics covered:
• Transparent pricing and General Price Lists (GPL)
• Right to choose individual funeral services
• Rules on caskets, urns, and outside purchases
• Embalming and cremation rights
• Prohibited funeral home practices
• Steps to file complaints with the FTC or state boards

Full resource available at:
https://memorialmerits.com/the-ftc-funeral-rule-consumer-rights-and-legal-protections/