Funeral costs and rules spark FTC actions and tips
FTC proposes rules to curb funeral-home pressure on grieving families while researchers from California urge price transparency. A study notes average funeral costs around $2000, with emphasis on avoiding unnecessary add-ons and exploring cremation or memorial societies to cut expenses.
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