Hidden Cost of Dying: Shocking Cases of Funerals Gone Wrong and How to Protect Yourself (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781493098736)

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Hidden Cost of Dying: Shocking Cases of Funerals Gone Wrong and How to Protect Yourself

$24.95

Hidden Cost of Dying: Shocking Cases of Funerals Gone Wrong and How to Protect Yourself

$24.95
Format: Paperback
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Losing a loved one is hard enough. Navigating the funeral process shouldn't make it harder. Yet for too many families, grief has been compounded by hidden costs, careless mistakes, and, in shocking cases, outright misconduct.

In The Hidden Cost of Dying, funeral industry insider Gregory W. Young pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the closed doors of America's funeral homes. Drawing on decades as a funeral director, regulator, and expert witness, Young exposes real cases that reveal how families can be mistreated at their most vulnerable moments, from misplaced remains to deceptive billing practices.

But this book is not just about exposing abuses. It's a practical guide for consumers. With clear explanations, checklists, and real-world advice, Young shows families how to:
  • Understand their rights under the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule
  • Avoid common traps and unnecessary expenses
  • Ask the right questions during the arrangement process
  • Choose between burial and cremation with confidence
  • Ensure dignity and respect remain at the center of final arrangements

Written with compassion and candor, The Hidden Cost of Dying gives grieving families the knowledge they need to make informed, confident decisions. While most funeral professionals are ethical and caring, Young makes sure consumers are prepared for the few who are not, and offers peace of mind by showing how to protect both loved ones and finances.

No family should face grief compounded by betrayal. This book is your guide to ensuring every farewell is handled with honesty, dignity, and care.

Author: Gregory W. Young
ISBN-10: 149309873X
ISBN-13: 9781493098736
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Language: English
Published: 03/02/2027
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
By Gregory W. Young
By Gregory W. Young
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Gregory W. Young has spent more than four decades inside the funeral profession as a director, regulator, and consumer advocate. A former funeral homeowner and member of the New Jersey State Board of Mortuary Science, he provided public testimony when the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule was first being finalized in the 1980s. Since then, he has built a reputation as one of the nation's leading experts on funeral industry practices, frequently serving as a forensic consultant and expert witness in cases involving funeral misconduct and consumer abuse.

Drawing on his unique insider knowledge, Young has worked tirelessly to help families understand their rights, navigate difficult choices, and protect themselves from exploitation during one of life's most vulnerable moments. His writing blends compassion with clear, practical advice, giving readers both the confidence and the tools to ensure dignity and fairness in the funeral process.

When he is not consulting on legal cases or educating families, Young is an active voice for higher standards and accountability in the death-care industry, working alongside national and state associations to promote ethical practices and professional excellence.

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