Did you know that the funeral industry in Australia is a multibillion dollar business controlled by only a few major players? There are approximately 900 funeral homes in Australia generating approximately $1.5bn revenues each year. Though there may appear to be a range of funeral providers in your state, most are owned by only a […]
The funeral industry in Australia is currently estimated to be $1.5 billion and provides essential services to individuals and families dealing with, or preparing for, death and bereavement. However, navigating the funeral industry in Sydney, New South Wales can leave many of us vulnerable to upselling and confused with no understanding of the industry and […]
The funeral industry in the UK is facing a major inquiry from the competition watchdog after findings by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found the price of funerals has risen by three times the rate of inflation in just 10 years. RIP Off Claims Force Funeral Inquiry What issues did the Funeral Consumer […]
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Nearly two years after CBC Marketplace exposed the common practice of aggressive sales tactics at the largest publicly owned funeral home chain in Canada, another hidden camera investigation has revealed new examples of upselling and rule-breaking by some staff. Arbor Memorial was the subject of a 2017 investigation, which revealed huge markups, confusing charges and pushy […]
As more people get closer to end of life, we are not adequately prepared for our deaths. According to a recent Australian Seniors Insurance Agency’s Circle Of Life Study of over-50s, 82% think about their death at least occasionally or more. Yet, only 17% are planning for their funeral in advance. Although we want to […]