Welcome to the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Rochester:
serving Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, and parts
of Orleans, Seneca, and Yates counties since 1957.
The
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Rochester, Inc. (FCAGR)
is a nonprofit, nonsectarian association of consumers, dedicated
to informing its members and the general public about funeral
practices in New York. Members share the belief that simple and
affordable funeral and memorial arrangements can best be achieved
by careful planning. The Alliance, founded in 1957 as the Rochester
Memorial Society, is one of more than 120 similar societies affiliated
with the Funeral Consumers Alliance, Inc.
IF
you believe...
that money spent on elaborate funerals could be spent more
wisely.
IF
you prefer...
a funeral that is simple, dignified and reasonably priced.
IF
you agree...
that it is better to make plans in advance and put them
in writing.
IF
you wish...
to spare your family and friends from making the difficult
decisions that must be made at the time of your death.
THEN...
you will want to become a member of the Funeral Consumers Alliance
of Greater Rochester.
BENEFITS
OF MEMBERSHIP
New
members
As a new member of the Alliance you will receive a packet of
information explaining the various options available to our
members including:
•
Information on funeral planning from a consumer's point of view.
•
Forms to fill out that provide your survivors with specific
instructions about the type of funeral you prefer.
•
A list of cooperating funeral homes and the prices each charge
to provide final arrangements for Alliance members.
Continuing
benefits include:
• An annual newsletter about FCAGR activities and related
topics.
•
An invitation to the annual business meeting of Alliance, which
includes speakers or panels discussing subjects of general interest
to our members.
•
The satisfaction of supporting an organization committed to
consumer education and consumer protection.
•
Peace of mind knowing that you have made it easier for survivors
to make arrangements at the time of your death.
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