{"product_id":"9781493098736","title":"Hidden Cost of Dying: Shocking Cases of Funerals Gone Wrong","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eYoung, Gregory W.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrometheus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/2\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003eLosing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Cost of Dying\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand their rights under the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid common traps and unnecessary expenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk the right questions during the arrangement process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose between burial and cremation with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure dignity and respect remain at the center of final arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten with compassion and candor, \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Cost of Dying\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo family should face grief compounded by betrayal. This book is your guide to ensuring every farewell is handled with honesty, dignity, and care.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Prometheus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48698868564223,"sku":"9781493098736","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781493098736_s600x595.jpg?v=1781632024","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781493098736","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}