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.

Addressing the funeral and cremation topics where most people have questions.

Results of 2007 cost survey of the local funeral industry.

Read about the latest developments.

Read the Spring 2010 FCAME Newsletter. It includes a story on the new Family Security Trust Fund, as well as helpful information on body donation in our area.

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 four 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.

to review the FCAME bylaws. They were recently updated by the Board of Trustees and will be presented to the membership for approval at the next annual meeting of FCAME in the fall.

Did you know?

You’re Invited ...

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