What must be included in a funeral home’s general price list?

In Tennessee, as governed by the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule, a funeral home's general price list must include all services and merchandise offered by the funeral home. This comprehensive requirement ensures transparency and enables consumers to make informed decisions when choosing funeral services.

Including all services and merchandise allows families to see the full range of options available to them, from basic services to more specialized offerings, such as various types of caskets, urns, and additional services like transportation, embalming, or memorial services. It also helps in comparing prices and services between different funeral providers, thus fostering competition and protecting consumer rights.

The other options do not fulfill the requirement set forth by the Funeral Rule. Limiting the list to only basic services, specific merchandise like caskets, or prices associated with local cemeteries does not provide a complete picture of the funeral home's offerings, which is essential for ensuring that consumers have all the information they need to make appropriate choices regarding funeral arrangements.