Membership Benefits

IF YOU...

Believe that the appropriate disposition of mortal remains, the comforting of the bereaved and the honoring of life should be meaningful, dignified, simple and not expensive
Wish to spare your family and friends the pressure of making difficult decisions at a time of sorrow and emotional stress
Wish to have some control over the manner and content of your last rites by thoughtful planning and recording of your wishes in advance

Then Membership in the

FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE OF

GREATER PHILADELPHIA

May Help You Achieve

These Goals

PURPOSES OF THE ALLIANCE

To inform members of available funeral and cremation options by providing educational materials
To encourage and assist its members to plan funeral observances in accord with their wishes and financial means

BENEFITS OF ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP

Assistance in selecting a responsive funeral director. The Alliance maintains, monitors, and updates information on cooperating funeral directors, including the funeral options they offer and the prices they charge.
Access to a wealth of information from the Alliance's files concerning funeral laws and practices, organ and body donation, and state and local regulations. Publications of FAMSA~FCA, a national organization, are also available to Alliance members.
Provision of easy-to-use forms to help members formulate precise and rational plans for desired funeral arrangements. (When death occurs, unprepared families often agree to arrangements contrary to their beliefs and values.)
Transfer privileges to other funeral consumers alliances throughout the country when relocating or traveling.
Annual newsletter and invitation to annual meeting.
Permanent storage of copies of the funeral plans of its members.

JOINING THE ALLIANCE

Membership is open to all at no cost. However, a one-time, voluntary contribution of $25 is suggested for the first adult and $5 for each additional adult at the same address. All voluntary donations are welcome to help meet the Alliance’s expenses.
Those wishing to join should complete the attached application form. If you are making a contribution at the time you apply, draw your check to "Funeral Consumers Alliance." Mail your application to_:

FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE

1906 Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia, PA 19103-5793

215-545-9210

The Alliance has no financial or managerial interest in any funeral establishment or cemetery. The Officers and Directors of the Alliance are volunteers, serving without pay, and are elected through a democratic process for stated terms by Alliance members at the annual meeting. The Alliance functions without regard to race, creed or national origin.

The Alliance is operated on a volunteer basis. Information about you and your willingness to help can contribute to its effectiveness.

If you wish, please provide the following information:

I am interested in helping to carry on the work of the Alliance and would be willing to serve on the Board of Directors if nominated and elected. ____

I have some experience in public relations work and would be willing to help the Alliance publicize its work ____

I could help in other ways (such as addressing envelopes):

_________________________________

Name

_________________________________

Occupation or Interests

_________________________________

PREPARATION and PLANNING

Information provided by the Alliance helps members determine their preferences for funeral arrangements. Using this guidance, family and friends are relieved from making major decisions during a time of high stress.
Members, in turn, benefit from peace of mind, knowing that those responsible for carrying out their wishes are adequately informed.
When members send a copy of their funeral directives to a cooperating funeral director, there is even more assurance that their wishes will be followed with minimum stress for survivors.
When members send a copy of their funeral directives to the Alliance, they can be sure that these are available, even if they can not be found in any other files.

These brochures are for general distribution. We sincerely regret if one should happen to reach a home at a time of serious illness or bereavement and add to the sadness already present there.

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You Are Invited

To Join the

FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA

Serving those who value dignity and simplicity

in funeral arrangements

A Pennsylvania Non-Profit Corporation Since 1964

Member, FAMSA~FCA, a Federation of Non-profit Funeral Consumers

Information Societies

Web: www.funeralconsumersphila.org

Application for Membership Mail to:

I wish to join the Funeral Consumers Alliance of FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE

Greater Philadelphia. Please enroll the following people: of GREATER PHILADELPHIA

· Print clearly or type · Fill in all relevant blanks 1906 Rittenhouse Square

· Circle appropriate title · Use own first name Philadelphia, PA 19103-5793

Name Relationship Suggested Donation

Mr./Mrs./Ms. _______________________________________________________________ $ 25.00 or more

Mr./Mrs./Ms. _______________________________________________________________ $ 5.00

Mr./Mrs./Ms.________________________________________________________________$ 5.00

Children under 18 Name _________________________ Date of Birth _______________$ 0

Mailing Address

Street ____________________________________________ E-mail ________________________

City, State, Zip ____________________________________ Tel. ____________________

Total Enclosed $ ________