Forget tradition: A lot of traditional funeral expenses are useless upsells.

What exactly is covered — and what isn’t? Is the plan transferable, refundable or cancelable? How is my money protected if ...

Today, consumer protections are more robust. The Federal Trade Commission now enforces the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral homes to disclose costs and provides consumers with more options for ...

Funeral homes must provide pricing information in person and over the phone under federal regulation. But the rule, adopted in 1984, didn't account for the dawn of the internet age. Now, the Federal ...

Planning ahead could really help your family, but be sure to read the fine print before committing.

“In the internet era. It’s hard to see why anyone should have to physically visit or call multiple funeral homes just to compare prices.” Lina M. Khan Federal Trade Commission chair, in October The ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- When a loved one dies, few people want to think about economizing on a funeral. Adding to the stress, many funeral homes make it hard to comparison shop. They're not required ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WHNT) — Funeral homes across the nation ...

From five-figure funeral costs to long-term care that can run more than $10,000 a month, the price of dying in Tennessee is leaving many families financially strained long after they say goodbye.

Holly covers personal finance topics from credit cards to wills. She enjoys turning complex money matters into clear, practical advice. The average cost of a traditional attended funeral reached ...

The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update. Credit...Till Lauer Supported by By Ann Carrns The federal rule that requires ...