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http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/funeral.htm
Editor's Pick Funerals: A Consumer Guide Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Pre-planning and financial advice and guidance. Includes a list of consumer resources, a glossary and a planning checklist.
   http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/funeral.htm

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http://www.aarp.org/griefandloss/practical.html
AARP: Grief & Loss, Practical Matters Open in a new browser window
   Overview of funeral planning, estate and other legal questions, and other funeral and memorial questions.
   http://www.aarp.org/griefandloss/practical.html
http://www.sciencecare.org
Body Donation - Sciencecare Anatomical Open in a new browser window
   ScienceCare serves as a link between individual donors and medical researchers and educators. Cremation is provided at no cost to ScienceCare donors.
   http://www.sciencecare.org
http://www.ohsu.edu/bodydonation
Body Donation Program at Oregon Health Sciences University Open in a new browser window
   Provides information about the Body Donation Program at Oregon Health Sciences University.
   http://www.ohsu.edu/bodydonation
http://www.ashesonthesea.com/consumerguide.htm
California Consumer Guide to Funerals Open in a new browser window
   Consumer guide for California residents, including how FTC regulations and California law impact such practices as burial at sea, which the sponsoring company offers.
   http://www.ashesonthesea.com/consumerguide.htm
http://www.cffinc.com/index.htm
Cooperative Funeral Fund Open in a new browser window
   High-level funeral planning guide, with information on financing funerals, pre-need insurance and other funding options, and details on veterans' benefits.
   http://www.cffinc.com/index.htm
http://www.myfuneralplan.org/
Federation of Ontario Memorial Societies Funeral Consumers' Alliance Open in a new browser window
   Gathers information about the Ontario Canada death care industry on behalf of Memorial Society members who have decided they do not want expensive full service conventional funerals and communicates this information to anyone interested.
   http://www.myfuneralplan.org/
http://www.finalarrangementsnetwork.com/
Final Arrangements Network Open in a new browser window
   Online self-prepare programs with guidance and instructions for preplanning final arrangements. Includes product and service guide, cemetery lot listings, and advice on topics such as eldercare, retirement, and bereavement.
   http://www.finalarrangementsnetwork.com/
http://www.funerals.org/
Funeral Consumers Alliance Open in a new browser window
   Funeral industry watchdog group that includes consumer warnings about specific organizations, things to watch for, and tools and information on planning a funeral.
   http://www.funerals.org/
http://www.funeralplan.com/
Funeral Planning Open in a new browser window
   Information on funeral planning, financing funerals, online planning tools, grief support materials, ask the experts panel, and funeral home locator guide.
   http://www.funeralplan.com/
http://www.funeralplanning1.com/
Funeral Planning Workbook Open in a new browser window
   Basic information on the benefits of pre-planning a funeral; offers a low-cost workbook to help make decisions and plan the event. Developed by a 30-year veteran of funeral service.
   http://www.funeralplanning1.com/
http://www.memorialserviceplanning.com/
Memorial Service Planning Open in a new browser window
   A resource for finding poems, songs and music, and other creative ideas for personalizing funeral and memorial services. Also includes tips on how to write a eulogy, and preplanning advise.
   http://www.memorialserviceplanning.com/
http://www.monumentbuilders.org/
Monument Builders of North America Open in a new browser window
   An association of manufacturers of memorials, tombstones, and markers. Site includes consumer information on purchasing memorials and consumer and legistlative news.
   http://www.monumentbuilders.org/
http://galenpress.com/extras/extra4.htm
Organ and Whole Body Donation Open in a new browser window
   Includes downloadable and printable organ and whole body donation cards, articles on death and what happens to dead bodies (including stages of decay), funeral industry glossary, and books and reference materials on the medical aspects of death.
   http://galenpress.com/extras/extra4.htm
http://www.profitsofdeath.com/
Profits of Death Open in a new browser window
   A veteran of the death care business, reveals the rip-offs and shows people how to cut funeral costs.
   http://www.profitsofdeath.com/
http://www.funeral-help.com/
The Funeral Help Program Open in a new browser window
   A consumer's guide to funeral arrangement. Provides an overview of options that need to be considered.
   http://www.funeral-help.com/
http://www.funeralsuk.com/index.htm
UK Funeral Planning, Arranging, and Services Open in a new browser window
   Detailed information on everything from finding a funeral service provider to paying for funerals to alternative methods of disposition (e.g., body donation, burial at sea). Also includes counseling resources.
   http://www.funeralsuk.com/index.htm
http://www.uk-funerals.co.uk
UK Funerals On Line Open in a new browser window
   Independent consumer guide to funerals lists UK funeral directors and monumental masons; includes information about sending funeral and sympathy flowers and floral tributes.
   http://www.uk-funerals.co.uk
http://www.us-funerals.com/
US Funerals Online Open in a new browser window
   Guide and directory about funerals and death in the USA.
   http://www.us-funerals.com/
http://www.funerarybox.com/
funerarybox.com Open in a new browser window
   Pre-planning and planning resources for funerals, memorial services, cremation.
   http://www.funerarybox.com/

Last Updated: 2007-04-21 06:35:16