If the charge cannot be declined by the purchaser, the quoted price shall include all charges for the recovery of unallocated funeral provider overhead, and funeral providers may include in the required disclosure the phrase “and overhead” after the word “services”; or (2) The following statement: “Please note that a fee of (specify dollar amount) for the use of our basic services is included in the price of our caskets. This same fee shall be added to the total cost of your funeral arrangements if you provide the casket. Our services include (specify).” The fee
(1) a separate price for a direct
cremation where the purchaser provides the container; (2) separate prices for each direct cremation offered including an alternative container; and (3) a description of the services and container (where applicable), included in each price; (D) The price range for the immediate burials offered by the funeral provider, together with: (1) a separate price for an immediate burial where the purchaser provides the casket; (2) separate prices for each immediate burial offered including a casket or alternative container; and (3) a description of the services and container (where applicable) included in that price; (E) Transfer of remains to funeral home; (F) Embalming; (G) Other preparation of the body; (H) Use of facilities and staff for viewing; (I) Use of facilities and staff for funeral ceremony; (J) Use of facilities and staff for memorial service; (K) Use of equipment and staff for graveside service; offered by the funeral provider, together with the statement: “A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.”; or (2) The prices of individual caskets, disclosed in the manner specified by paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this section; and (1) The price range for the outer burial containers offered by the funeral provider, together with the statement: “A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.”; or (2) The prices of individual outer burial containers, disclosed in the manner specified by paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section; and (B) Either of the following: (1) The price for the basic services of funeral director and staff, together with a list of the principal basic services provided for any quoted price and, if the charge cannot be declined by the purchaser, the statement: “This fee for our basic services will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select. (This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials, and forwarding or receiving remains.)” (C) Either of the following:
shall include all charges for the recovery of unallocated funeral provider overhead, and funeral providers may include in the required disclosure the phrase “and overhead” after the word “services.” The statement must be placed on the general price list together with the casket price range, required by paragraph (b)(4) (iii)(A)(1) of this section, or together with the prices of individual caskets, required by (b)(4)(iii)(A)(2) of this section. (iv) The services fee permitted by § 453.2(b)(4)(iii) (C)(1) or (C)(2) is the only funeral provider fee for services, facilities, or unallocated overhead permitted by this part to be non-declinable, unless otherwise required by law. (5) Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected (i) Give an itemized written statement for retention to each person who arranges a funeral or other disposition of human remains, at the conclusion of the discussion of arrangements. The statement must list at least the following information: (A) The funeral goods and funeral services selected by that person and the prices to be paid for each of them; (B) Specifically itemized cash advance items. (These prices must be given to the extent then known or reasonably ascertainable. If the prices are not known or reasonably ascertainable, a good faith estimate shall be given and a written statement of the actual charges shall be provided before the final bill is paid.); and (C) The total cost of the goods and services selected. (ii) The information required by this paragraph (b)(5) may be included on any contract, statement, or other document which the funeral provider would otherwise provide at the conclusion of discussion of arrangements. (6) Other Pricing Methods Funeral providers may give persons any other price information, in any other format, in addition to that required by § 453.2(b)(2), (3), and (4) so long as the statement required by § 453.2(b)(5) is given when required by the rule.
(L) Hearse; and (M) Limousine. (iii) Include on the price list, in any order, the following information: (A) Either of the following: (1) The price range for the caskets
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