GPL must be given upon request from a funeral service provider
Annually family and friends arrange more than two million funerals for their deceased loved ones. The cost of planning a funeral can be quite expensive. Having an understanding of consumer rights and funeral planning federal regulations beforehand can prevent families from overpaying. The Federal Trade Commission has established Funeral Planning Rules that funeral service providers must follow as they assist bereaved families. This article will discuss the General Price List which is the basis of the Funeral Rule.
The General Price List or GPL is a document provided by funeral service providers which contains information about the funeral goods, funeral services, and the prices of such goods they offer. Anyone can request a copy of the GPL, including family members of the deceased, consumer groups, government agencies, business representatives or journalists. Funeral service providers will only offer the General Price List at a face-to-face meeting. This face- to-face meeting can occur in the funeral home; the family
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