Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether funeral homes owned or operated by Milestone Funeral Partners have charged New York families improper fees for funeral services.
New York law protects consumers from hidden funeral costs. Funeral homes, such as those owned or operated by Milestone Funeral Partners, cannot mark up what they pay to third parties, like cemeteries, crematories, or death certificate offices, and they cannot add extra fees for after-hours pickups or for deaths at home, in hospice, or in a nursing home.
Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is examining whether funeral homes acquired or operated by Milestone Funeral Partners have imposed any prohibited charges, including whether billing practices have changed following acquisitions.
Consumers May Have Experienced:
- Funeral-service prices or fees that differed from the initial estimate or understanding;
- Difficulty identifying which services were required and which were optional;
- Confusion concerning cancellation rights, refunds, or prepaid funeral arrangements;
- Disputes about the services delivered compared with the written agreement.
Potential Claims May Include:
- Violations of applicable funeral-pricing and disclosure requirements;
- Unfair or deceptive business practices;
- Misrepresentation concerning prices, fees, or services.
Signs You May Be Affected:
- You received a funeral-services bill that included unexpected or unexplained charges;
- You believe required price information was not provided before you selected services;
- You were charged for services or products you did not knowingly authorize;
- You requested a cancellation or refund and believe the business did not follow the applicable agreement or legal requirements.
If you purchased funeral services from a Milestone Funeral Partners-operated funeral home in New York, Migliaccio & Rathod LLP would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.