About the Funeral Consumers Alliance
The Funeral Consumer Alliance, an alliance of local nonprofit advocates, offers clear and objective facts about funerals so that families can go into the funeral planning process equipped with all the information they need to save money as well lay their loved ones to rest. The FCA's mission is to inform families of all the rights they have when planning a funeral. The FCA also monitors the funeral industry, ensuring that funeral homes practice fairly and provide quality and humane services.
Simply enter your City, State, or Zip Code to find a local FCA and start getting informed on your rights as a consumer.
Articles About Funeral Planning
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What is embalming? Embalming is the treatment of a deceased individual to temporarily preserve and forestall decomposition. In 1867, chemist August Wilhelm von Hofmann discovered formaldehyde, replacing the use of arsenic in the 20th century, and became the foundation for modern methods of embalming. Modern embalming cocktails contain a mixture ...
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For centuries, people have practiced the tradition of returning the deceased to their rightful resting places. That’s because sometimes our loved ones pass away while they are traveling or while living in an area far away from where they wanted to be buried. In these cases, you’ll want to know ...
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The hours and days following a loved one’s death can be extremely difficult. Though the loved ones of the decedent may be struggling emotionally to accept the loss, they must also begin taking the first steps of the funeral process. One of the first steps in the process, from a ...
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You might wonder what burial options exist outside of cremation or in-ground burial if you are currently in the process of planning or pre-planning a funeral. One often-overlooked option is mausoleum burial. Many people are familiar with these structures, but families may shy away from this option due to uncertainty ...
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