A SURVEY OF 1,200 INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE
ARRANGED A FUNERAL IN THE SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO THE STUDY TO
DETERMINE THEIR EXPERIENCES IN THE SELECTION OF A FUNERAL HOME AND
THEIR EXPERIENCES IN ARRANGING THE FUNERAL, INCLUDING INFORMATION
ABOUT THE MIX OF FUNERAL SERVICES SELECTED AND THE PRICES OF EACH
OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE FUNERAL.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.