Who enforces the Funeral Rule?

• A. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Funeral Rule.
• B. The National Funeral Directors Association enforces the Funeral Rule.
• C. The Department of Health and Human Services enforces the Funeral Rule.
• D. The Federal Communications Commission enforces the Funeral Rule.

Answer: (A)

The Funeral Rule is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. This federal agency handles consumer protection, including rules about truthful advertising and clear pricing in funeral services. The FTC ensures funeral providers disclose prices in advance and avoid deceptive practices, and it has the authority to investigate complaints and impose penalties for violations.

The other entities listed don’t enforce federal funeral regulations: the National Funeral Directors Association is a professional trade group that offers guidance but doesn’t regulate or enforce the rule; the Department of Health and Human Services oversees health programs rather than funeral pricing rules; and the Federal Communications Commission regulates communications, not funeral services.