1.  What is the Funeral Rule?
      The Funeral Rule, a consumer protection law, in place since 1984, requires funeral homes to        give consumers printed, itemized  price lists and disclosures at the very beginning of any funeral 

       arrangements discussion.  This rule is enforced by the FTC.

2.  Is identity theft of a deceased person's identity an issue to be concerned about?
      Yes, and to prevent identity theft of a deceased person, a copy of the death certificate should be sent

       t0 the three credit bureaus:
       Equifax                                                 Transunion                                                  Experian
       P.O. Box 740241-9530                 P.O. Box 6790                                            P.O. Box 2104
       Atlanta GA 30374                           Fullerton, CA 92834                                Allen, TX 75013

 

3.  Embalming is not required in the state of  Texas, there are very few instances when embalming may be  

      desirable/required, i.e. transport of a body to another state for burial or a significant delay in burial.