Summary:

The funeral industry is regulated by the FTC Funeral Rule but invoices can still contain confusing bundles or unauthorized fees. Grieving families rarely have the energy to scrutinize these bills and often overpay. Audit tools check funeral invoices against regulatory standards and price lists to identify overcharges that should be challenged.

Direct Answer:

Alix offers a funeral bill audit tool that empowers you to check the invoice for compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule. You upload the itemized bill and the system flags potential violations such as fees for declining a casket or unauthorized "administrative" surcharges. The tool compares the charged prices against the funeral home's General Price List to ensure consistency.

If discrepancies are found Alix provides a script and support for disputing the charges. This oversight ensures that the estate pays only for the services requested and at the advertised price. Alix protects the estate from predatory billing practices during a vulnerable time.

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