Funeral Rule

Shopping for Funeral Services: Watch today’s webcast

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星期日, 二月 4, 2024
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Today – September 7, 2023 – the FTC is hosting a public workshop to consider proposed changes to the Funeral Rule.

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  • Today – September 7, 2023 – the FTC is hosting a public workshop to consider proposed changes to the Funeral Rule.
  • The event is open to the public, but if you can’t be there in person, watch Shopping for Funeral Services via the webcast, which will begin moments before the 9:30 AM Eastern Time start.
  • If you do, you must create a user name, or we will not post your comment.
  • Please pass the bill to require funeral homes to post their prices online, including hidden fees.

FTC Sends Warning Letters to Funeral Homes After First Undercover Phone Sweep

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星期六, 二月 3, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending warning letters to 39 funeral homes across the country after investigators conducted the agency’s first undercover phone sweep and discovered several violations of the Funeral Rule, including funeral homes that failed to provide accurate pricing information or failed to give out price information entirely.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission is sending warning letters to 39 funeral homes across the country after investigators conducted the agency’s first undercover phone sweep and discovered several violations of the Funeral Rule, including funeral homes that failed to provide accurate pricing information or failed to give out price information entirely.
  • The Funeral Rule gives consumers important rights when making funeral arrangements, including requiring that funeral homes must “tell persons who ask by telephone about the funeral provider’s offerings or prices any accurate information from [their] price lists….



What’s on the agenda at September 7th FTC Funeral Rule event

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星期六, 一月 6, 2024
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The FTC is continuing its assessment of how the Funeral Rule is working for consumers and businesses.

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  • The FTC is continuing its assessment of how the Funeral Rule is working for consumers and businesses.
  • After introductory remarks from Commissioner Slaughter at 9:30 Eastern Time, the first panel will consider online disclosures.
  • The FTC is leaving the record open until October 10, 2023, so you can file public comments online.
  • Life insurance agents can be of great assistance with helping with funeral costs if you have an agent.

FTC to Host Funeral Rule Workshop on September 7

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星期三, 九月 27, 2023
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|WHAT:||The Federal Trade Commission will host hybrid panel discussions in person and online with a diverse set of experts to explore several issues related to the Funeral Rule, including whether and how funeral providers should be required to provide pricing online.|

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  • |WHAT:||The Federal Trade Commission will host hybrid panel discussions in person and online with a diverse set of experts to explore several issues related to the Funeral Rule, including whether and how funeral providers should be required to provide pricing online.|
    |WHEN:||Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.
  • ET - 3:15 p.m. ET|
    |WHERE:||The event will be held in person at Constitution Center, 400 7th Street SW, Washington, D.C., 20024 and online.
  • A link to view the event will be posted the morning of the event to www.FTC.gov and to the event page|
    |WHO:||The event will feature opening remarks by FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and will be followed by panel discussions with a range of experts.|
    |TWITTER:||Join the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #FuneralsFTC|

FTC Releases Agenda for Funeral Rule Workshop

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星期四, 八月 24, 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for Shopping for Funeral Services, an in-person Funeral Rule workshop on September 7, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for Shopping for Funeral Services, an in-person Funeral Rule workshop on September 7, 2023.
  • In the ANPR, the FTC inquired about potential changes and updates to the Rule, including whether and how funeral providers should be required to provide pricing online.
  • The workshop will kick off with opening remarks by FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

FTC Releases Agenda for Funeral Rule Workshop

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星期四, 八月 24, 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for Shopping for Funeral Services, an in-person Funeral Rule workshop on September 7, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for Shopping for Funeral Services, an in-person Funeral Rule workshop on September 7, 2023.
  • In the ANPR, the FTC inquired about potential changes and updates to the Rule, including whether and how funeral providers should be required to provide pricing online.
  • The workshop will kick off with opening remarks by FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

Proposed Funeral Rule changes under consideration at September workshop

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星期四, 八月 3, 2023
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Proposed Funeral Rule changes under consideration at September workshop

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Proposed Funeral Rule changes under consideration at September workshop

FTC to Host Workshop Examining Issues Related to Proposed Changes to the Funeral Rule

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星期三, 五月 17, 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop on September 7, 2023 seeking input on proposed changes to the Funeral Rule.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop on September 7, 2023 seeking input on proposed changes to the Funeral Rule.
  • The Commission issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making on November 2, 2022.
  • Those interested in participating as a panelist at the workshop can email the FTC at [email protected] by June 19, 2023.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

FTC to Host Workshop Examining Issues Related to Proposed Changes to the Funeral Rule

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星期三, 五月 17, 2023
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The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop on September 7, 2023 seeking input on proposed changes to the Funeral Rule.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop on September 7, 2023 seeking input on proposed changes to the Funeral Rule.
  • The Commission issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule Making on November 2, 2022.
  • Those interested in participating as a panelist at the workshop can email the FTC at [email protected] by June 19, 2023.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.