Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Funeral Consumers with Affordable, Transparent Options
The Funeral Consumers Alliance is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed, affordable decisions regarding end-of-life arrangements. With a nationwide network of affiliates, we provide critical consumer support, educational materials, and advocacy for legislative reforms that protect funeral consumer rights. Our mission focuses on eliminating funeral poverty through transparency, education, and community-driven initiatives. We offer free or low-cost resources to help consumers navigate funeral planning, compare prices, and understand their legal rights. Our team collaborates with local affiliates to conduct price surveys, host educational events, and advocate for policy changes that ensure fair industry practices.By prioritizing consumer choice and autonomy, we strive to create a funeral landscape where financial burden and exploitation are eliminated. Our strategic initiatives include promoting natural organic reduction as an eco-friendly alternative, advocating for Health Savings Account flexibility, and regulating the whole-body donation industry. With over six decades of experience since our founding in 1963, we remain a trusted authority in funeral consumer advocacy, guided by core values of equity, transparency, and dignity for all.
Services
Consumer Advocacy
Educational Resources
Price Surveys
Legislative Lobbying
End-of-Life Planning
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We offer nationwide funeral price transparency through affiliate networks
- Our educational resources help consumers save money on funeral services
- We advocate for legislative reforms protecting funeral consumer rights
- Our price surveys expose industry cost discrepancies
- We provide free guidance on end-of-life planning options
Services
Consumer Advocacy
We advocate for funeral consumer rights through legislative lobbying and policy reform. Our team works with state and national lawmakers to ensure price transparency, family autonomy in end-of-life decisions, and regulation of industry practices. This service empowers families to challenge unfair pricing and access affordable options.
Educational Resources
We provide free or low-cost educational materials about funeral planning, cost-saving strategies, and legal rights. These resources include articles, webinars, and state-specific guides to help consumers make informed decisions while avoiding unnecessary expenses during difficult times.
Price Surveys
Our affiliate network conducts comprehensive funeral price surveys to expose cost discrepancies between providers. These surveys help consumers identify fair pricing, negotiate better rates, and understand regional market averages for funeral services and merchandise.
Legislative Lobbying
We actively lobby for funeral industry regulations that protect consumer interests. Current initiatives include expanding Health Savings Account eligibility for funeral expenses, legalizing natural organic reduction, and establishing federal oversight for whole-body donation programs to prevent exploitation of grieving families.
End-of-Life Planning
We guide individuals through creating advance directives, designating decision-makers, and exploring eco-friendly alternatives like human composting. Our planning resources help families avoid financial strain while ensuring their wishes are respected through legally protected frameworks.
People
April Krueger
Executive Assistant
April Krueger manages day-to-day operations and supports the board in implementing strategic initiatives to advance funeral consumer rights.
Questions
What services does the National Funeral Consumers Alliance provide?
We offer funeral price transparency resources, consumer education materials, legislative advocacy, and affiliate network support for end-of-life planning.
How can I save money on funeral arrangements?
We provide free guides on budgeting, price comparison strategies, and legal rights to help consumers avoid overpaying for funeral services.
Do you offer financial assistance for funerals?
We don't provide direct financial aid but connect families with cost-saving strategies and local assistance programs through our affiliate network.
What legislative changes are you advocating for?
We lobby for price transparency laws, Health Savings Account expansion, and federal regulation of whole-body donation programs to protect consumer rights.
How do you help with end-of-life planning?
We provide resources for creating advance directives, exploring eco-friendly alternatives like human composting, and designating trusted decision-makers for final arrangements.