​How membership benefits you:
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Objectivity - You get help and advice from knowledgeable staff and volunteers who are not in the business of selling funeral services.
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Knowledge - You become an educated consumer, receiving greater value for your dollar.
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Dignity - You learn about dignified alternatives to expensive funeral goods and services.
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Savings - You can take full advantage of our member-only pricing with our cooperating funeral homes.
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Peace of Mind - You’ll have the materials to discuss your wishes with family or friends and make decisions while you are healthy and capable.
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Caring - You leave behind a final gift . . . by coordinating plans ahead of time with your loved ones, you make things a little easier for them.
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Members Receive:
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Funeral Planning packet including information and pricing for cremation and funeral choices
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Organ and whole body donation information
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FCAAZ Planning and Vital Statistics Record Forms
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Membership Wallet Card
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Access to informative brochures and knowledgeable staff
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Link to directory of nearly 50 affiliate FCA organizations nationwide with reciprocal benefits
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Newsletters - printed and electronic
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Right to elect Board of Directors
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Discounts on cremation and funeral costs
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Legislative advocacy to protect the rights of our members and all funeral consumers
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Some peace of mind for you and your family after you complete your paperwork
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Satisfaction that you support a non-profit that helps people at some of the worst times in their lives
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How Your Membership Works:
When you receive your membership kit, complete the forms and put the originals in your files. Give a copy to your next of kin or a trusted friend.
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At the time of your death, the funeral provider you have chosen is contacted. Pre-payment is not necessary!
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The funeral provider is paid at the time of your death.
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If death occurs out of town, check for the closest local FCA affiliate at our national website: www.funerals.org
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Should you move, your membership can usually be transferred to the closest affiliate for a nominal fee.