Resources

The Funeral Consumers Alliance, Inc. (FCA) has a detailed and informative web site with information regarding the history of the movement and some of the abuses that gave rise to its formation. The site also has links for ordering books, videos and gifts. Check out the site's "List of Frequently Asked Questions" for a test of your knowledge concerning funerals. The site also contains information regarding organ and body donation, as well as many other related topics. GO TO: www.funerals.org

The Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule is your consumer guide to purchasing a funeral. www.ftc.gov/funerals

Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors: The Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors is charged with overseeing the industry, enforcing Ohio's funeral laws and licensing funeral homes, funeral directors, embalmers and crematories.
www.funeral.ohio.gov