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4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-5600
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Who pays for funerals for the indigent?

May 4, 2009

Other than the family, there are veteran, union, and other organizational benefits to pay for funerals, including, in certain instances, a lump sum death payment from Social Security. In most states, some form of public aid allowances are available from either the state, county, or city or a combination. Most funeral directors are aware of… Read More »

Filed Under: FAQ, Funeral Cost Questions

Don’t funeral directors mark caskets up tremendously, at least 400%?

May 4, 2009

No. Talking about the mark up on caskets is really not the point. Most items–clothing, furniture, jewelry–are marked up as much or more than caskets. The real question is whether the funeral director is making an excessive profit, And that answer is “No.” Profits run around 12.5% before taxes — not excessive by any standard.

Filed Under: FAQ, Funeral Cost Questions

Is it right to make a profit from death?

May 4, 2009

Funeral directors look upon their profession as a service, but it is also a business. Like any business, funeral homes must make a profit to exist. As long as the profit is reasonable and the services rendered are necessary, complete, and satisfactory to the family, profit is legitimate.

Filed Under: FAQ, Funeral Cost Questions

Do funeral directors take advantage of the bereaved?

May 4, 2009

Funeral directors are caring individuals who help people deal with a very stressful time. They serve the same families 80% of the time, and many have spent most of their lives in the same community. If they took advantage of bereaved families, they could not stay in business. The fact that the average funeral home… Read More »

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What recourse does a consumer have for poor service or overcharging?

May 4, 2009

Funeral service is regulated by the FTC and state licensing boards. In most cases, the consumer should discuss problems with the funeral director first. If the dispute cannot be solved by talking with the funeral director, the consumer may wish to contact the Funeral Service Consumer Assistance Program. FSCAP provides information, mediates disputes, provides arbitration,… Read More »

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Why are funerals so expensive?

May 4, 2009

When compared to other major life cycle events, like births and weddings, funerals are not expensive. A wedding costs at least three times as much; but because it is a happy event, wedding costs are rarely criticized. A funeral home is a 24-hour, labor-intensive business, with extensive facilities (viewing rooms, chapels, limousines, hearses, etc.), these… Read More »

Filed Under: FAQ, Funeral Cost Questions

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