What should be included in a General Price List (GPL)?

A General Price List (GPL) is a crucial document that funeral homes must provide to consumers in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule. This list must include itemized costs for various services and merchandise offered by the funeral home, including but not limited to the cost of caskets, embalming, use of facilities, and transportation. By providing an itemized breakdown, the GPL allows families to understand what they are paying for each component of funeral services, enabling them to make informed decisions based on their preferences and budget.

The inclusion of itemized costs helps ensure transparency and protects consumers from hidden fees or unexpected charges, which is an essential aspect of ethical practice in the funeral industry. By having this detailed information readily available, funeral homes promote fair practices and foster trust with the families they serve.

The other options do not align with the requirements of a GPL; including only casket prices would not provide a complete overview of the services available, a detailed history of the funeral home offers context but does not serve the purpose of pricing transparency, and listing names of staff members does not provide consumers with the necessary pricing information to evaluate their options. Thus, the accurate element of the GPL is the itemized costs for services and merchandise.