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Time of Your Life: Decisions by Ian Sutton is a compassionate, yet direct, conversation about the modern disposition options available today and the impact of the funeral industry in an aging world. Each chapter and section is clearly labeled to guide the reader to answer their most pertinent questions, allowing this book to be a resource for even people on the go. Behind every disposition option, Sutton explores the ethics, science, and history of how it came to be. Data and

Talking about death and dying is challenging for several reasons. Some people find it distasteful, as if discussing it will actualize it faster. Others find it hard to imagine being in the position of making end-of- life decisions, due to their own health or age. The truth is that end-of-life decisions will need to be made, regardless of whether they are planned. Despite the difficulty of having these honest conversations, the benefits of having them far outweigh the alternat

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Why is it important to make a will? Save your loved ones time, money, and stress When you don’t have a will, the legal process overseeing...

The last thing anyone needs in the wake of losing a loved one is the financial burden that comes with end-of-life expenses. Amid rising...

FCAAZ wouldn't be where we are today without our amazing volunteers! We truly appreciate each and every one of the incredible people taking time out of their day to make a difference. Our work wouldn't be possible without their continued support. What inspired you to start volunteering for FCAAZ? Learning about the death industry over the years has been interesting, and it's sparked a curious part of my brain that wants to make a real impact on my community. I love the ethos

Consider a green goodbye & leave a legacy - not a footprint! Opt for a green burial A green burial entails that there won’t be any use of...

What's New? As of 3/1/2025, the United States Postal Service requires all cremated remains to be shipped using Priority Mail Express in a...

Too often, we hear those in mourning say they wish they had expressed their love and gratitude for their loved one before it was too...

The Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule, which applies to all funeral providers in the United States, requires that providers produce...

When I began my career with Funeral Consumers Alliance of Arizona two years ago, I thought there were two choices for dead body disposition: burial and cremation. Simple, right? Both can honor the deceased and give families the opportunity for a good goodbye. One results in an urn or other container filled with cremains and the other a casket-filled grave. One can cost less than $1000 and the other can result in a bill for the family of more than ten times that. But when it c

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The Federal Trade Commission is sending warning letters to 39 funeral homes across the country after investigators conducted the agency’s...

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