Facts and Laws about coffins

You have the right to furnish your own casket or urn and ALL funeral homes MUST use it.
Funeral homes cannot charge you extra because you did not pruchase a casket or urn from them. This right is guaranteed by the US Government under the Federal Trade Commission Rule 16 C.F.R. Part 453, also known as the Funeral Rule.
Families that plan ahead and shop for their funeral goods and services before the need arises can save thousands of dollars.
Families who purchase a casket from a third party can save 30%-60%.
Families that get personally involved in the funeral process find it can be more meaningful.
Even if you've already pre-paid for a funeral, you still have the right to purchase your casket from a third party and the funeral home has to reimburse you. It's the law in Minnesota.
If you are thinking about planning a funeral and are feeling overwhelmed, or just want to know more about the laws, the free booklet "Funeral: A Consumer Guide" is a helpful resource. To get a copy, contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov or toll free at 1-877-FTC-HELP, or Avon Coffin Works.


	Facts and Laws about coffins
	You have the right to furnish your own casket or urn and ALL funeral homes MUST use it. Funeral homes cannot charge you extra because you did not pruchase a casket or urn from them. This right is guaranteed by the US Government under the Federal Trade Commission Rule 16 C.F.R. Part 453, also known as the Funeral Rule. Families that plan ahead and shop for their funeral goods and services before the need arises can save thousands of dollars. Families who purchase a casket from a third party can save 30%-60%. Families that get personally involved in the funeral process find it can be more meaningful. Even if you've already pre-paid for a funeral, you still have the right to purchase your casket from a third party and the funeral home has to reimburse you. It's the law in Minnesota. If you are thinking about planning a funeral and are feeling overwhelmed, or just want to know more about the laws, the free booklet "Funeral: A Consumer Guide" is a helpful resource. To get a copy, contact the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov or toll free at 1-877-FTC-HELP, or Avon Coffin Works.