Funeral Consumers Alliance

05/11/2026

What does a death doula do, who needs a death doula, why are they important, where do you find one, when do you need one, and how much do they cost?

Jane K. Callahan, a death doula and author of “A Death Doula’s Guide to a Meaningful End,” breaks down everything you need to know about this growing profession in our one-hour webinar.

Please note that this webinar will not be recorded, so plan to join us live!

Register today at funerals.org

05/04/2026

✅You can also buy your own casket, container, or urn elsewhere and you can’t be charged extra.

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04/21/2026

Did you know that state funeral boards are run by funeral directors?

I knew this little tidbit, but I was curious about the breakdown of board members vs. public members, so I decided to ask ChatGPT. I made this map based on the data it gave me.

You can find out who regulates funeral boards in your state by searching for your state’s “Board of Funeral Service” website. Look at the list of members and see how many are licensed funeral directors vs. public members.

You can also check your state’s funeral laws to see how the board is required to be structured.

Board oversight can influence what funeral options are available to families and how complaints are handled.

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04/20/2026

North Carolina’s price survey is up!

Our 2025-2026 Funeral Home Price Survey is here!

In launching this survey, we collaborated with the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service to secure an up-to-date database of the state's 750+ licensed funeral homes. This resource proved invaluable, providing the current contact details necessary for our outreach. A dedicated team of 19 volunteers—including our 11 board members—undertook the task of gathering price data. Since General Price Lists (GPLs) are rarely available online and the Federal Trade Commission has yet to mandate digital transparency, Funeral Consumers Alliance affiliates play a vital role in ensuring consumers have access to this essential information.

To learn more about the importance of this survey and everything that it includes, visit our website at https://www.funeralsnc.org/price-survey/

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03/31/2026

You have the right to ask for all your options to lower funeral costs - don’t be afraid to ask questions!

03/25/2026

I did forget the cover sheet though…

03/20/2026

Search for your state + Authorized Agent of Disposition to learn more.

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03/13/2026

💵Costing anywhere from $1,200-$5,000+, a vault can be one of the most expensive parts of a burial besides the casket, so be sure to do your research.

🌳You may be able to find a cemetery that does not require a vault, like a green burial cemetery or a green burial section of a traditional cemetery.

12/12/2025

Ian Sutton’s new book is the most comprehensive book on funerals since Jessica Mitford’s 1963 best-seller The American Way of Death.

Discussing methods of disposition from green burial, to alkaline hydrolysis, to body donation, as well as covering the important issue of funeral poverty, this book will guide you through one of the most important decisions of your life.

Available here: https://a.co/d/7RLeDHm