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The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and Environs (FCAME) is the regional chapter of a national non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization, the Funeral Consumers Alliance.


Your Funeral Information Source

Information about funerals and cremation for family members as well as downloadable materials for clergy and social workers serving hospices, hospitals, retirement homes and other communities.

Mortuary Price Guide

Results of 2010 price survey of the local funeral industry.

News and Consumer Alerts

Read about the latest developments.

Read Spring 2012 Plain Talk - the FCAME Newsletter. It includes articles on home funerals, consumer tips for purchasing cemetery goods and services, and FCAME activity at the Maryland General Assembly.

Read FCAME testimony in March 2012 on HB 1150 / SB 850 on qualifications for licensure in mortuary science or funeral direction

Read FCAME testimony in March 2012 on HB 753 / SB 895 on requiring permits to remove and transport human remains

Read FCAME testimony in February 2012 on HB 540 / SB 415 - Handling Human Remains with Dignity Act of 2012

Read FCAME testimony in February 2012 on HB 394 / SB 282 on reauthorizing and changing the Office of Cemetery Oversight

Read FCAME testimony in February 2012 on HB 71 / SB 332 on exempting Family Security Trust Fund from transferring interest to General Fund

Read FCAME testimony in January 2012 on HB 70 / SB 14 on requiring mental or physical examinations of morticians and funeral directors

Maryland Consumers Guide to Cemeteries, Funeral Homes and Monument Dealers

Information to help with the purchases of burial goods and services made from a cemetery, funeral home or monument dealer

 

Did you know?

  • The cost of funerals, cremation and burials varies widely — with some funeral homes charging as much as eight times more than others for virtually the same services.
  • Neither embalming nor a fancy casket is required for cremation or burial.
  • Although planning for after-death care is strongly recommended, prepaying for a funeral may not be a good idea.

You’re Invited ...

to become a member of FCAME if you reside in the areas which we serve - Maryland, DC or Delaware. Please click here.

 

FCAME is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

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