Regulation Of The Death Care Industry And A Consumer Guide To Funerals
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Regulation Of The Death Care Industry And A Consumer Guide To Funerals
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Author : William B. Jones, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Release Date : 2012-08
Regulation Of The Death Care Industry And A Consumer Guide To Funerals written by William B. Jones, Jr. and has been published by Nova Science Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08 with Burial laws categories.
The extent to which the federal and state governments regulate the death care industry -- funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, pre-need funeral plans, and third party sales of funeral goods -- varies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to annually conduct undercover shopping at various funeral homes to test compliance with the Funeral Rule. This book discusses the need for further federal involvement in the death care industry and also provides a consumer guide to funerals.
Consumer S Choices To Funeral Planning
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Consumer S Choices To Funeral Planning written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Aged consumers categories.
Death Services
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Author : U. s. Government Accountability Office
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2012-06-22
Death Services written by U. s. Government Accountability Office and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-22 with Political Science categories.
GAO-12-65. The extent to which the federal and state governments regulate the death care industry—funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, pre-need funeral plans, and third party sales of funeral goods—varies, as does the extent to which regulation has changed since GAO last reported on the regulation of the death care industry in 2003. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to annually conduct undercover shopping at various funeral homes to test compliance with the Funeral Rule. Of the over 2,400 funeral homes that the FTC shopped since 1996, the FTC reported an overall compliance rate of about 85 percent. With respect to state regulation, consistent with GAO's findings in 2003, the way in which states regulate the industry varies across industry segments and states. Also, the extent to which state regulators reported that they had specific rules or regulations for each industry segment in both 2003 and 2011 varied. Most consistent across states in both years was reporting that there were specific rules or regulations for funeral homes (94 and 95 percent in 2003 and 2011, respectively). In contrast, 77 percent of state regulators of cemeteries reported that their states had specific rules or regulations for cemeteries in 2003, and 88 percent reported this in 2011. Certain state regulators also reported that their states made various statutory or regulatory changes since 2003, primarily to clarify legislation or regulation or to enhance consumer protections, and that they believe these changes strengthened their regulatory program to varying degrees. State regulators reported that these changes came about for a variety of reasons, including accounts of desecration of human remains or proposals from state agencies and industry groups. Media reports have identified instances of desecration of graves and human remains at cemeteries, and in one instance, reported that bodies were removed from graves and the sites resold. Allegations have also surfaced about the mismanagement of pre-need plans that are designed to provide consumers the opportunity to fund funeral and cemetery arrangements before they are needed. The FTC's Funeral Rule requires that, among other things, funeral providers give consumers lists that disclose the cost of funeral goods and services before they enter into funeral transactions. Proposed legislation introduced in March 2011 would increase the federal government's role in regulating the industry by, among other things, requiring that the FTC regulate aspects of cemetery operations. GAO was asked to review the regulation of the death care industry. This report discusses (1) how federal and state governments regulate the industry and how regulation has changed since 2003 and (2) state regulators' views on the need for additional regulation. GAO reviewed FTC's Funeral Rule and interviewed officials representing the FTC and national industry and consumer associations; surveyed state officials to gather data on state regulation of the death care industry; and, where possible, compared the results of the 2011 surveys with those of similar surveys GAO conducted in 2003. The response rate for our 2011 surveys ranged from 78 to 84 percent. GAO also reviewed laws and regulations. GAO is not making any recommendations in this report.~
Death Care Industry Regulation Varies Across States And By Industry Segment
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date :
Death Care Industry Regulation Varies Across States And By Industry Segment written by and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
A Guide To Funeral Planning
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
A Guide To Funeral Planning written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Funeral service categories.
The Last Word
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Author : New York State Consumer Protection Board
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
The Last Word written by New York State Consumer Protection Board and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Funeral rites and ceremonies categories.
Profits Of Death
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Author : Darryl J. Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Five Star Publishing (MI)
Release Date : 1997
Profits Of Death written by Darryl J. Roberts and has been published by Five Star Publishing (MI) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Business & Economics categories.
This is the expose that still has the funeral and cemetery industries reeling from aftershocks. Industry insider Darryl J. Roberts uncovers how the death care industry manipulates consumers into overspending at the most vulnerable time of their lives. He also tells readers everything they need to know about making final arrangements--including how to save up to 50% in costs.
Complying With The Funeral Rule
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Author : United States. Federal Trade Commission
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 2000
Complying With The Funeral Rule written by United States. Federal Trade Commission and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Funeral supplies industry categories.
The Consumer S Guide To Death Dying And Bereavement
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Author : Roger R. Shipley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
The Consumer S Guide To Death Dying And Bereavement written by Roger R. Shipley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Death categories.
The Whole Death Catalog
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Author : Harold Schechter
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2009-06-02
The Whole Death Catalog written by Harold Schechter and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-02 with Social Science categories.
In the tradition of Mary Roach’s bestselling Stiff and Jessica Mitford’s classic exposé The American Way of Death comes this meticulously researched, refreshingly irreverent, and lavishly illustrated look at death from acclaimed author Harold Schechter. With his trademark fearlessness and bracing sense of humor, Schechter digs deep into a wealth of sources to unearth a treasure trove of surprising facts, amusing anecdotes, practical information, and timeless wisdom about that undiscovered country to which we will all one day travel. Topics include • Death anxiety–is your fear of death normal or off the scale? • You can’t take it with you . . . or can you? Wacky wills and bizarre bequests • The hospice experience–going out in comfort and style • Deathbed and funeral etiquette–how to help the dying and mourn the dead with dignity • Death on demand–why the right-to-die movement may be the next big thing • “Good-bye everybody”–famous last words • The embalmer’s art–all dressed up and nowhere to go • Behind the scenes at your local funeral home • Alternative burial choices–from coral reefs to outer space From the cold, hard facts of death to lessons in the art of dying well, from what happens in the body’s last living moments to what transpires in the ground or in the furnace, from near-death experiences to speculation on the afterlife, The Whole Death Catalog leaves no gravestone unturned.