What must be clearly shown on a general price list provided by funeral homes?

The requirement for funeral homes to provide a general price list with clear pricing information stems from regulations designed to promote transparency and protect consumers. In this context, the median price of services or merchandise is essential because it gives consumers a reference point that is less influenced by extreme values.

The median price reflects the central tendency of pricing for various services offered by the funeral home, thus providing a more accurate representation of what customers can expect to pay compared to simply listing the lowest or highest prices, which might misrepresent the typical costs. Including the median price helps to ensure that families can make informed decisions when comparing different funeral homes and understanding the range of services available.

While total costs and extremes (highest or lowest prices) may seem relevant, they do not provide the same contextual value as the median. The median price serves to reassure clients about affordability and aids them in budgeting for funeral services realistically. Therefore, the focus on providing the median aligns with regulatory goals of fairness and consumer protection in the funeral industry.