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I want to plan my funeral.
Decide what matters to you, understand your consumer rights, and record enough detail for someone else to carry out the plan.
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Learn how to arrange a funeral
Walk through disposition, provider selection, services, merchandise, paperwork, and the decisions that affect the total cost.
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Know your federal price rights
The FTC Funeral Rule gives consumers specific rights when requesting prices and selecting goods and services.
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Funeral Cost Planner
Price a funeral item by item using the categories the FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to quote.
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