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The Cost of Dying Consumer Issue Examined
The piece surveys funeral costs and critiques of the industry led by Jessica Mitford. It notes FTC hearings and a Seattle booklet urging consumers to understand what a funeral includes to avoid high prices and rushed choices. It discusses cremation, donations to medicine, and the difficulty of making decisions under time pressure with limited shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Jessica Mitford
Federal Trade Commission
Seattle
Wash
Office of the Commission
FTC
American Funeral Director Magazine
John Fincham
Robertshaw Funeral Home