What triggers the distribution of the General Price List (GPL) to consumers?

What triggers the distribution of the General Price List (GPL) to consumers?

• A. Face-to-face meeting
• B. In writing after a funeral
• C. After the service is completed
• D. When the consumer signs the arrangement

Answer: (A)

The price list must be given to consumers at the first face-to-face meeting, so they have clear price information before making decisions or discussing arrangements. This upfront disclosure is what the FTC Funeral Rule requires to prevent surprise charges and help consumers compare options. Providing the GPL after the funeral, after the service, or only when the arrangement is signed would be too late and would not meet the rule’s requirement.

The price list must be given to consumers at the first face-to-face meeting, so they have clear price information before making decisions or discussing arrangements. This upfront disclosure is what the FTC Funeral Rule requires to prevent surprise charges and help consumers compare options. Providing the GPL after the funeral, after the service, or only when the arrangement is signed would be too late and would not meet the rule’s requirement.