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E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home

2309 Broad Avenue
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601

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Anna Bernice Kohn Kadane passed away peacefully Monday at the age of 99. She was a native and longtime resident of Altoona and the daughter of the lat...

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Craig was born in Reading son of the late Leroy and Leona Mae Fenstermacher Schaffer. He married Kelley Jo Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife ...

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Arranging a funeral can be both emotionally challenging and financially burdensome. Many people have little knowledge about the funeral industry, and in such difficult times, they may be vulnerable to being deceived or taken advantage of.

To protect consumers, E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home is obligated to follow the guidelines outlined in the "Funeral Rule". Failure to comply with this rule could result in complaints being filed against the funeral home by the Federal Trade Commission.

The "Funeral Rule" was established in 1984 to ensure that all funeral homes, including E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, provide customers with clear and accurate information about the products and services they offer. This includes providing price details over the phone upon request.

As part of the "Funeral Rule," E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home is required to offer a General Price List (GPL) to anyone who asks for it. This list includes various expenses related to funeral services, such as transportation to the cemetery in or around Blair County, as well as costs for viewing or visitation services.

Anyone who visits E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home at 2309 Broad Avenue in Altoona, PA and asks about funeral arrangements is entitled to receive a free copy of the general price list. This applies to all individuals, regardless of whether they intend to purchase funeral services or not.

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