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The Funeral Industry's Predatory Practices
09:00 - 12:58 (03:58)
A Funeral Rule enacted by the Federal Trade Commission regulates the funeral industry to prevent their predatory practices. Families can now look to third-party companies such as Amazon to purchase affordable caskets while still honoring their loved ones.
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The speaker talks about the advantages of buying caskets from Amazon in order to save hundreds, potentially thousands, of dollars.
09:00 - 10:53 (01:52)
Amazon
Summary
The speaker talks about the advantages of buying caskets from Amazon in order to save hundreds, potentially thousands, of dollars.
ChapterThe Funeral Industry's Predatory Practices
EpisodeShort Stuff: The Casket Racket
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Funeral Rule is a regulation set by the Federal Trade Commission that mandates funeral homes to accept third-party caskets and to disclose funeral arrangement prices to customers.
10:53 - 12:58 (02:05)
Funeral Industry
Summary
The Funeral Rule is a regulation set by the Federal Trade Commission that mandates funeral homes to accept third-party caskets and to disclose funeral arrangement prices to customers. It was enacted to prevent exploitation by the funeral industry, making the industry's practices much more transparent.