Additional Resources For Funeral Expenses

SevenPonds suggests the following resources to help you pre-plan for your final expenses.

National Organizations

Funeral Consumers Alliance

A national nonprofit dedicated to helping consumers plan an affordable, meaningful, and  dignified funeral, the Funeral Consumers Alliance monitors the funeral industry and advocates on behalf of consumers with industry leaders and government entities. Its volunteers staff  FCA chapters affiliates across the U.S. and are available to help you and your loved ones make informed choices about final disposition and which options are best for you. Find a local affiliatechapter of the FCA by using this interactive map.

Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission is the federal agency tasked with regulating the funeral industry. In 1984, it established the Funeral Rule, a set of standards that outlines how a funeral provider must conduct business with potential clients. Its goal was to ensure that consumers get a fair deal when buying and paying for funeral services. To that end, the agency offers a free online resource as well as information about pre-paying for your or a loved one’s funeral. Additionally, it encourages consumers to report abuses by the industry to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.