The Federal Trade Commission generally does not regulate cemeteries, but has pledged it's support in achieving cemetery reform.

The Federal  Trade Commission testified at the  at the US House Subcommittee  on  Commerce, Trade and Consumer protection hearing into the Burr Oak Cemetery  grave  tragedy.

At the Burr Oak cemetery up to 300 graves were desecrated Four people have been arrested and the Cook County Sheriff  has it closed off as a crime scene.

The Federal  Trade Commission . The FTC authorized testimony before the House Panel. Bobby Rush the Congressman whose District contains the the Burr Oak cemetery said after the hearing he was returning to Washington to author Cemetery Reform.

The Rev Jesse Jackson, Joshua Slocum of the FCA (Funeral Consumers Alliance), a lawyer for the ICFA(Illinois Cemetery and Funeral Association), and the Deputy Director of the  FTC (Federal Trade Commission) all gave testimony.

Statements were made for and against Cemetery Reform.
The FTC Funeral Rule generally does not apply to cemeteries unless the cemetery is managed by a Funeral Home.

From 7thspace.com

“The Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce that the FTC will work with the Subcommittee and others to explore ways to deploy the FTC’s experience and resources in connection with the recent grievous events at the historic Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois, and in addressing consumer protection concerns regarding cemeteries.

The testimony, presented by Charles Harwood, Deputy Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, commended Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush for holding the field hearing in Chicago, Illinois, on oversight of cemeteries and other funeral services.”

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