Which federal act requires the disclosure of funeral service prices?

The Funeral Rule is the federal act specifically designed to require funeral service providers to disclose accurate pricing information to consumers. Enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this rule mandates that funeral homes provide a clear, itemized price list of goods and services offered, allowing consumers to make informed choices when planning funerals. The main goal of the Funeral Rule is to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices and ensure transparency in the pricing of funeral services, allowing individuals to compare options and avoid unexpected costs during a sensitive time.

While the FTC Act is broader and addresses unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts in commerce, it is the Funeral Rule that specifically targets the funeral industry and mandates the disclosure of pricing information. Other acts, like the Consumer Protection Act and the Price Transparency Act, may encompass general consumer rights and price transparency in various sectors, but do not specifically govern funeral service pricing disclosures as the Funeral Rule does.