Why Join?

As a member you get an informative newsletter twice a year; discounts on 4 plans from local mortuaries, and your membership is transferrable to national affiliates at no extra cost if you should move.

About Us

What FCACO Does

Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Ohio provides information about end-of-life issues to individuals through consumer education outreach, including group presentations, printed materials, personal consultations, local price surveys and membership benefits. To do this we monitor the meetings of the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors and routinely survey the costs and activities of central Ohio funeral homes to provide the public with cost comparisons and to determine compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations.

In addition, FCACO is able to negotiate favorable terms with select funeral establishments (due to our large membership). FCACO members choose the arrangements they desire in advance.


NO FEES OR PREPAYMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE MADE TO THE FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT WHEN JOINING, ALTHOUGH PREPAYMENT OF ANY PLAN IS POSSIBLE.


We Offer You

OBJECTIVITY - You get advice from a group of knowledgeable volunteers who are not in the business of selling funeral services

DIGNITY - You learn about dignified alternatives to excessive funeral displays

CONFIDENCE - You are able to shop for services with full knowledge of your rights

SECURITY - You enjoy the convenience of pre-planning without the risks of prepayment

PEACE OF MIND - You are given the opportunity to discuss an important topic with family or friends while you are still healthy

CARING - You leave behind a final gift, sparing your family the stress of making difficult decisions during a time of grief

KNOWLEDGE & SAVINGS - You become an educated consumer, receiving more for your funeral dollar and avoiding unnecessary expenses by taking advantage of member-only pricing at select mortuaries & cemeteries.