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When you join you will receive:

• Our 60-page handbook addressing all topics around end-of-life planning

• A Prearrangement Form. This document allows you to indicate your funeral plans preferred disposition of your body. It may facilitate family discussion of a difficult subject, leading to better understanding and peace of mind.

• Other end-of-life planning documents to communicate your preferences at end-of-life.

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What does your membership with the

Funeral Consumer Society of Colorado support?

 

• Our commitment to providing basic information about the various funeral providers in Colorado, including price comparisons for direct cremation and immediate burial.

• Our ever-expanding consumer education and outreach efforts. Through publicity and educational materials, our mission is to increase consumer awareness about funeral practices and issues.  An educated funeral consumer knows all of their options and is equipped to make wise decisions without overspending. 

• Speakers to address any interested groups on various end-of-life topics, particularly those regarding body disposition and funeral planning.

• Support via email and phone when you are making funeral arrangements.

• Periodic newsletters that provide members with up-to-date information.

• Monitoring of state and federal funeral legislation, advocating for consumer protection in funeral affairs, in collaboration with our national Funeral Consumer Alliance (FCA). This activity benefits both members and non-members alike.

• Funeral Consumer Advocacy through the FCA, which serves as a national clearing house for consumer complaints in funeral transactions. We can facilitate their help in filing a complaint with the appropriate state and federal agencies for you.

 

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However, it is emphasized that FCSC is not:

• A society that directs people to discounted services, though we will help you locate the most affordable options in your area.

• A funeral home, and we do not provide funeral insurance or funeral prepayment plans.

• A charitable organization, as we do not have funds to help defray funeral expenses, though we are able to direct you to possible funds available through individual counties.

• A decision-maker for its members or a repository for their end-of-life documents, which should remain with the author, his or her family, the attorney of record, and others.

• An adversary of the funeral industry in general.

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Membership Rates Update: 

In the summer of 2021 membership rates were raised to $20 per person per two-year period. The FCSC has not raised rates in many years, and this decision was made to account for our true cost of operations. We appreciate your continued support of our work to educate funeral consumers in the state of Colorado!

 

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New Funeral Provider Price Survey: 

Check out our new (in-process) Funeral Provider Price Survey so that you, too, can become an educated consumer. If you need personalized help, we are always available to you by phone or email. Dependent children are covered under a parent's membership at no additional cost.  Dues may be waived in cases of true hardship. Transferees are subject to the same terms as new members. 

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Member Handbook:

This valuable resource provides information to help members plan their arrangements and helps survivors carry out those plans.  A hard copy of the handbook is included with each new membership. Additional handbooks or electronic copies may be purchased HERE.  Topics include:  What to do when someone dies, the need for estate planning, medical powers of attorney, living wills, body donation, organ donation, simple or elaborate burial arrangements, cremation, veterans' rights, advance directives and memorial services. 

 

This 60-page Handbook has over 50 subjects listed in its table of contents; it can be kept for future reference by  friends or relatives.  We strongly urge individuals to use these valuable tools.  There is now a 20% discount available to groups purchasing 10 or more copies (plus postage).

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