The Funeral Consumers Information Society

Funeral Consumers Information Society

CONTACT INFO

FCIS
P.O. Box 24054
Detroit, MI 48224

e-mail:
info@funeralinformationsociety.org

phone:
313-886-0998

Established in 1961, the Funeral Consumers Information Society was founded to promote preplanning for simple, dignified final rites. Today, the Society's role has expanded to reflect a growing need for information about other death-related issues. Through its information and referral services, speakers' bureau, newsletters and educational literature, FCIS offers up-to-date information on federal and state legislation, current literature and practical considerations for informed planning.

The Funeral Consumers Information Society:

conducts community-awareness programs on families caring for their own dead (do-it-yourself funerals), natural burial (green burial), funeral planning, and the consumer's rights under the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule.
provides free informational pamphlets on a wide range of funeral-related topics
provides referrals to appropriate community resources
assists members in preplanning (not prepaying) your final arrangements and documenting your wishes
provides 24/7 telephone advice to members needing immediate assistance
conducts a periodic funeral-home price survey

The Society is a volunteer-led organization supported solely through the donations of our members and supporters.
FCIS is not affiliated with any funeral home, cemetery or crematory. FCIS does not provide funeral or cremation services.
An impartial source of advice and counsel, the Society provides information and guidance only.

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