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Sister Hong came down.
The man spoke simply and bluntly, directly asking, "Are you the boss?"
Sister Hong replied, "Yes, sir. How can I assist you?"
A woman interjected, "I would like to ask about the prices of your urns and burial plots."
Sister Hong did not provide a direct quote but instead had Sister Su bring over two colorful brochures. "Here’s the thing: we have detailed descriptions. Take urns for example; the craftsmanship and materials vary, so do the prices. The lowest starts at around three to four thousand, while custom-made ones can go for over a hundred thousand.
Different materials like metal, ceramic, and wood affect durability and aesthetics, leading to different price points. Intricate carvings and polishing techniques also influence the cost. If the design is tailored to reflect the deceased's preferences or life experiences, it will be more expensive.
Burial plots are even more complex; prices vary based on the cemetery's location, orientation, and position. The lowest can be around twenty thousand, while the most expensive can reach nearly two hundred thousand.
Choosing a burial site involves considerations of feng shui, such as selecting flat terrain or backing against a hillside to ensure a good energy flow and water source. The layout of the burial site may follow family traditions or personal beliefs, with common shapes being square, circular, or octagonal. The type of tombstone can differ based on region and religious beliefs, including stone tablets, wooden markers, or pagoda shapes. These factors significantly influence burial plot prices."
Sister Hong elaborated extensively while holding up the two brochures with clear pricing for them to choose from.
To her surprise, both of them ended up smiling!
Having worked in this industry for many years, Sister Hong had never seen grieving families smile while selecting urns and burial plots.
As everyone looked at them in disbelief, they stood up. The woman said, "I'm sorry for being rude."
The man echoed, "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"
Then they left without finalizing any business.
Three days later, the Jiangcheng Evening News published a prominently featured article titled "Dark Investigation into Jiangcheng's Funeral Industry," written by one of their reporters.
At that moment, we all realized that many events had transpired in the Yin-Yang Realm during this period. Moreover, these events were initiated primarily by Changqing and companies like Wanshiji and Ruitu.
In an effort to seize market share and collectively punish those funeral homes led by Wanhau that refused to cooperate with them, Huo Changqing and Cui Mingjiu united over ten funeral homes. They contacted major hospitals and nursing homes; whenever they discovered someone nearing their end of life, they would send personnel to "book" business.
However, competition existed among these ten-plus companies as well; some patients or their families received three to four identical calls in a single day or hosted multiple visitors discussing "business."
This was the reason behind our companies experiencing a significant drop in business volume.
Some clients viewed their actions as an improvement in funeral home services and expressed agreement. Still, many others felt that these funeral homes were behaving unprofessionally and showed great disrespect towards grieving families, lacking compassion and empathy.
Moreover, these more than ten companies colluded to inflate prices, marking the cost of each funeral service at a minimum of 50,000 yuan. They even teamed up with manufacturers and cemeteries to exploit the Grieving Masters.
It is said that the most ordinary urns are sold for 8,000 yuan each, while those that are slightly more decent can cost 20,000 or 30,000 yuan. The price for burial plots starts at 50,000 yuan.
As long as you agree to hold the funeral through these companies, no one dares to sell you a burial plot or urn privately; you have no choice but to endure the exploitation by Funeral Love Funeral Services.
In other words, arranging a funeral with these companies essentially starts at 100,000 yuan! During this time, these people made a fortune.
However, their ugly practices finally faced backlash. What exactly happened will be revealed in the next chapter.
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