As member volunteers, all of us in Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Piedmont give and receive through mutual service:

·      Comparison price and compliance studies of area providers of funeral goods and services

·      Information on end of life topics

·      Help in using advance directives and other documents to express our preferences for end-of-life care and the
disposition of our remains

·      Information on North Carolina law as it relates to the funeral consumer

·      Training for families who want to care for their own dead at home until burial or cremation

·      Opportunities to influence funeral consumer legislation at the state and federal levels

·      Chances to speak to local organizations about funeral consumer issues

·      Reciprocity with FCA affiliates across America.