Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Ohio

10/03/2026

Plan ahead. Protect your wishes. Give your family peace of mind. 💙

The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Ohio invites you to a **free community presentation on Advance Directives & Living Wills**.

Attorney **Paul Bryson** of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio will explain these important documents and help you take the next step in making your healthcare wishes known.

You can leave with your documents completed—or take them home and finish them at your own pace. Either way, it’s a meaningful gift to your family and peace of mind for yourself.

📅 **Tuesday, October 6, 2026**
🕠 **5:30 PM**
📍 **First Unitarian Universalist Church**
93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus, OH 43214

**FREE - Open to the public - Bring a friend!**

Questions?
📞 614-263-4632
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 funeralsohio.org

07/02/2026

🎉 Help FCACO Make Some Noise at the Doo Dah Parade! 🎉

The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Ohio is participating in the Columbus Doo Dah Parade for the very first time, and we're excited to spread the word that consumers have choices when it comes to funeral planning.

What's a parade without music? 🎶

Our playlist may include:
⚰️ Knockin' on Heaven's Door – Bob Dylan
🌹 Candle in the Wind – Elton John
☁️ Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
💀 (Don't Fear) The Reaper – Blue Öyster Cult
🖤 Fade to Black – Metallica
❤️ I Will Follow You into the Dark – Death Cab for Cutie

We're looking to borrow a portable, battery-powered Bluetooth speaker that's loud enough to be heard along the parade route.

Even better... if you own a great speaker and would like to join us in the parade to help operate it, we'd love to have you with us-(march or ride in the back of the truck)! It's about a one-mile route, and we promise plenty of smiles, laughter, and conversations about an important topic that affects everyone.

Can you help—or do you know someone who can? Please comment below or send us a message.

Thanks for helping us make some noise about consumer rights... before it's too late! 😉

06/29/2026

BOOK DISCUSSION-PLEASE JOIN US.
Friday, July 17, 2026
2:00 PM 3:30 PM
Come discuss death practices from around the world from Caitlin Doughty’s book “From Here to Eternity”. https://www.funeralsohio.org/events-1

05/23/2026

Join us at our Annual Meeting - this is going to be a truly special gathering!

Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:30 AM 1:45 PM

Thinking about end-of-life planning isn't about focusing on sadness—it’s about empowering yourself and protecting the people you love. ❤

Your Story Matters:
A Conversation About Legacy
Join the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Ohio for our Annual Meeting! Come for the practical advice, stay for the community, and leave with total peace of mind.

👉 RSVP: Call us at 614-263-4632 or
Email us at [email protected]

03/07/2026

Tuesday, March 24, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT
EXIT MATTERS: Answering the Call: Stories
from the Front Lines of End-of-Life Choice

Every month, Patient Choices Vermont receives questions about medical aid in dying from dozens of individuals across the country. Our Helpline Volunteers provide compassionate, personalized responses to each request. The inquiries come not only from people seeking information about their own end-of-life options, but from family members gathering information for their loved ones, and medical providers and other patient supporters who want to provide accurate information to those they serve. This month, the Helpline Volunteers join us to share what brought
them to this work, what keeps them going, and what we can learn from the inquiries we receive.

Registration (free):

03/07/2026

Online Talk · Laughing in the Face of Death: Approaching Death with Levity and Love with Becky Robison, March 16th. Click below to register.

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03/07/2026

What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you want to make decisions for your care? Have you talked about your wishes with your loved ones if you are unable to speak for yourself? FREE WEBINAR, click below to register.

Palliative Care Advance care planning webinar Feb 10, 2026 | 1:00PM-2:00PM Virtual meeting (see registration link below to join) Free Home>Events, Classes & Support Groups>Classes and Events>Advance care planning webinar Image What care would you want if you had an unexpected illness? Who would you....

03/07/2026

Are you curious what we do at End of Life Choices New York? Do you want to learn more about our work? Join us on Monday at 3 PM for one hour of information, education, community and inspiration! Register at the events page on our website.

02/05/2026

Free webinar from FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE: Aquamation 101 coming Tuesday, Feb. 17. Info & registration HERE:https://www.funerals.org/events/

02/01/2026

An interesting article on current preferences for body disposition.

Some of the 2025 survey results confirm what people in the funeral reform space have been saying for years. Some of the results shocked even us. Here are three key take aways.