The Loewen Group, Inc. Proposes Consent Agreement to Settle FTC Allegations

Summary

The Loewen Group, Inc. and Loewen Group International, Inc. have proposed a consent agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle allegations of violating federal law by reducing competition in the funeral home market. The agreement would require the company to divest one of its funeral homes in Texas, either a large one in San Benito or two smaller ones in Harlingen, to address concerns about decreased competition and increased collusion.