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Family upset by Ontario funeral home and marketing company cashing in on father’s online obituary
Here is a recent story from CBC’s Go Public: Before cancer took his life last April, John Rothwell made his dying wishes clear: if mourners wanted to donate to a cause in his name, the money should go to an … Continue reading
California attorney general sues Neptune Society, claiming $100 million taken from prepaid cremation customers
The California attorney general filed a lawsuit earlier this month against the Neptune Society, alleging $100 million was “swindled” from customers who prepaid for cremations. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and three Bay Area prosecutors claim that the Neptune Society … Continue reading
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Tagged California attorney general sues Neptune Society, California attorney general sues Neptune Society claiming $100 million taken from prepaid cremation customers, Service Corp. International
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Funeral director’s licence revoked for re-using caskets in Nova Scotia
A funeral director in Sydney, Nova Scotia has had her licence revoked after an investigation found the funeral home was reusing caskets up to six times and failing to put money for prepaid funerals into a trust account. The Nova … Continue reading
Class action begins today against cemetery in Tennessee
A class-action lawsuit will begin a hearing today in a Tennessee court involving disturbing allegations that the remains of hundreds of people were mishandled. Opening statements are expected from the lawyers representing relatives about 1,200 deceased, who claim the remains … Continue reading
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Tagged $25-million class-action filed against plaintiffs' lead lawyer involved in lawsuit against cemetery and funeral homes, A class-action lawsuit against a Memphis area cemetery begins today in a Tennessee courtroom
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Funeral board decides to tighten rules after tragic mixup, resulting in accidental cremation
A funeral board in Nova Scotia has decided to tighten rules after a woman was accidentally cremated during a tragic mixup of bodies. The Nova Scotia Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors also decided to revoke the licence of funeral … Continue reading
U.S. survey reveals biggest funeral chain’s prices were “significantly higher” than independent rivals
The largest funeral chain across Canada and the U.S., Service Corp International (SCI) has recently come under scrutiny. A report done this year by the U.S.-based Funeral Consumers Alliance and the Consumer Federation of America found that median prices … Continue reading
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Tagged A Death in the Family video examines the modern funeral industry, Comparing prices of independent funeral service providers and the largest chain Service Corp. International, U.S. survey found SCI funeral homes charged "significantly higher" prices for basic funeral services than independent funeral homes
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You Could Pay Thousands Less For A Funeral Just By Crossing The Street, says NPR series
National Public Radio recently aired a two-part series on the U.S. funeral industry, finding that funeral homes often make things confusing for consumers by not listing prices for services online so people can shop around and compare prices. This is … Continue reading
Funeral director accused of embezzling ordered to repay $500,000
A funeral director in the New Orleans area, who was accused of embezzling more than $500,000, has been ordered by a judge to repay that amount to her brother — the owner of the funeral home. According to a … Continue reading
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Another family sues B.C. funeral home, alleging mother cremated before memorial service
Another B.C. family is suing a funeral home, alleging their 90-year-old mother was cremated against the family’s wishes before they could say goodbye at a memorial service and before an autopsy could be performed. The civil lawsuit was filed last … Continue reading
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