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Number 18194
Subject Funeral Homes
Source Modern Maturity Magazine
State Washington, D.C.
Year 2000
Publication Date March-April
Summary Modern Maturity reports on the deceptive practices that are used by some in the funeral industry. Some funeral directors are using high-pressure sales tactics, price gouging, charging for unnecessary services, allowing the customers few options, failing to show price lists as is required by federal law. FTC supervision hasn't been adequate, Modern Maturity reports. Included are tips on how consumers can protect themselves.
Category General
Pages 7
Keywords funeral homes;AARP;decptive marketing;funeral industry;Federal Trade Commission;National Funeral Director's Association;Federal Consumers Alliance
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