Helpful Web Resources
Consumer Guide published by Federal Trade Commission or visit the FTC web site.
Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America
American Board of Funeral Service Education
National Funeral Directors Association
Resources
There are many choices available to families in their time of need. Be sure to communicate with your local funeral director your needs and expectations. This will help with difficult decisions in a difficult time in life. Remember, the funeral director is professionally trained and educated to assist you for your funeral needs.
What Red Book Does
Red Book supports the industry by providing information the funeral industry needs on a daily basis. Our Online Funeral Home Directory is not as complex as the printed version the funeral homes use. However, it can be a valuable tool in assisting you in researching and/or locating a funeral home.
Source
Our source of information is gathered by electronic, mail and actual visits to funeral home locations for verification of their status and information on the funeral home. In order to be in our Online Directory under the funeral home section, a firm must be in good standing with their respective state board. The publisher earnestly request the bringing to their attention of any inaccuracy so that it may be corrected.
Arrangements
You will want to ensure your arrangements are made with a licensed establishment in good standing with your state board. This will help protect your rights as a consumer.
The sites above may be of assistance in your understanding of the funeral industry. The industry is here to server you. Utlimately we are all here to help. Feel free to contact your local funeral director with questions. Remember, the funeral director is there to help and is supported by many companies to make the healing process of a funeral goes as smoothly as possible.
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