In Missouri and across the country, those planning a funeral have the right to buy a casket anywhere they choose. When a loved one dies and you enlist the services of a funeral home, you will see an assortment of caskets to choose from. But you don't have to buy from there.

Federal law says you have the right to buy a casket from a vendor or store of your choosing, and the funeral home handling your service can't charge you extra to handle that casket.

You have a number other rights when dealing with a funeral home, and the FTC has this summary of your rights.