Forget tradition: A lot of traditional funeral expenses are useless upsells.

“In the internet era. It’s hard to see why anyone should have to physically visit or call multiple funeral homes just to compare prices.” Lina M. Khan Federal Trade Commission chair, in October The ...

This article looks at the costs of several end-of-life expenses encountered by families of loved ones.

The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update. Credit...Till Lauer Supported by By Ann Carrns The federal rule that requires ...