The following resources are helpful when making plans or preparing for or dealing with the loss of a loved one.

FCAFL Brochure  

Funeral Planning Topics         

Funeral Money Alternatives 

Funeral price survey, 2011 

Example of a Funeral Home's General Price List in New York State 

Ten Questions About the Use of a Funeral Home’s General Price List (GPL)

Cemetery Information

About Anatomical Gifts        

Death Care Decisions Declaration        

Information Checklist for Survivors        

Steps to Take When a Death Occurs

Authority for Disposition of Remains

Authorization for Cremation

Guidelines for Writing an Obituary        

Information Required for a Certificate of Death in New York State

New York State and U.S. Government Publications for Funeral Consumers

Pamphlets published by the national Funeral Consumers Alliance

Useful Websites

Funeral Consumers Alliance: a national federation of nonprofit consumer information societies

End-of-life health planning documents: DNR, health care proxy, living will forms, MOLST information for New York State

Please contact us if you have any questions about the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Finger Lakes or information in this site.