Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Finger Lakes (FCAFL) is a 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization and a member of the national Funeral Consumers Alliance, Inc., a federation of consumer information organizations (www.funerals.org ). It is a nonprofit, public-service organization that informs members and the public about funeral planning, funeral practices and funeral costs. Purposes of FCAFL:
•Promote consumer education and protection with regard to funeral-related issues.
•Encourage people to plan for their own final disposition.
•Assist members and their families and the general public in making plans for funeral arrangements at reasonable cost.
•Increase the opportunity for individuals to determine the type of funeral they desire. Programs and activities:
•Funeral planning seminars.
•Publication on website of funeral price surveys for the southern Finger Lakes area.
•Help individuals who need reliable information about funeral matters.
•Publicity about funeral-related issues.
•Support for legislation that benefits funeral consumers and opposition to legislation designed to benefit funeral businesses at the expense of consumers.
•Biannual newsletters. FCAFL website provides:
End-of-life planning aids and information as well as links to other sources of information www.fingerlakesfunerals.org
Membership:
Free and open to all, but we encourage a $30 enrollment donation that helps maintain services such as printing, mailing, and website upkeep. See website or email [email protected] for enrollment form.
