Funeral Consumers Alliance of Maryland and Environs

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.

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.

Results of 2010 price survey of the local funeral industry.

Read about the latest developments.

Read FCAME's testimony in December 2011 recommending changes to Maryland's Office of Cemetery Oversight

Read Fall 2011 Plain Talk - the FCAME Newsletter. It includes articles on how consumer complaints and funeral home inspections are handled by the Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors.

Read FCAME's testimony in March and February 2011 against legislative proposals to loosen cemetery regulation in Maryland.

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.Click here.

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You’re Invited ...

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