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From Coffins to Coffers
Publication Date: May 2008
Publisher(s): National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.)
Author(s): Scott Jordan
Topic: Business (Business operations and practices)
Politics (Campaigns, lobbying, and pressure groups)
Type: Report
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The funeral industry in the United States is big business, generating more than $11 billion annually and employing over 100,000 people. Since 1999, the industry has given more than $6 million to political parties and state-level candidates in 46 states, positioning themselves to have a hand in shaping legislation and regulation.