The funeral industry operates as a multi-billion dollar market that often exploits consumers through inelastic demand and emotional distress. This source exposes how providers profit from marketing myths, such as the false claim that expensive sealed caskets and concrete vaults protect the deceased, when they actually accelerate decomposition. The discussion highlights information asymmetry, where funeral directors may omit legal alternatives like refrigeration to push for unnecessary and toxic embalming procedures. Beyond physical products, the text warns against corporate consolidation and digital scams that hide high costs from grieving families. To counter these predatory practices, experts recommend green burials, appointing a neutral designated shopper, and utilizing federal price transparency rules. Ultimately, the material encourages a shift toward sustainable legacy options that prioritize environmental conservation over deceptive, high-cost merchandise.

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