Jerry Taylor explains how funeral homes exploit grief by bundling expensive services, often charging up to $10,000 for basic burials. Federal law requires them to provide an itemized price list on request, letting you pay only for what you need. Ask for it.
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No casket, no viewing, no funeral service, just a small graveside burial. The funeral home still charged $10,000. Here's what happens. They hand you a package 48 hours after your mom dies. They know you can't negotiate 48 hours after your mom dies. They know you're not going to ask questions, but federal law requires them to give you an itemized price list if you ask for it. Then you can pick and choose what you need. They just hope you don't know that. Get the price list because Grief doesn't negotiate. If you want more info about dealing with difficult life events, comment "kit" and I will send it to you. Go to the link in my bio and you can get it.