WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Funeral
Consumers Alliance North Carolina (FCANC) has released its first
funeral price survey, a compilation of costs for basic services,
cremations and burials from 728 funeral homes in 263 cities and
towns across the state.
The nonprofit, all-volunteer consumer advocacy group posted the
2021 price survey on its website www.funeralsnc.org as part of its
dedication to protecting a person's right to choose a meaningful
and affordable funeral.
Every two years the Alliance will conduct its statewide price
survey by collecting, compiling and publishing it online.
"Funeral and burial arrangements are the third largest purchase
we make after our homes and vehicles. It's important that anyone
planning a funeral—often under time constraints and emotional
stress—can compare costs and know what to expect," says
Sara Williams, FCANC Board
president.
FCANC Board members and volunteers contacted more than 700
funeral homes seeking current prices for three comparable listings:
basic services, direct cremation and immediate burial. Listed by
city in alphabetical order, the price survey includes the names,
addresses, phone numbers and links to funeral homes' websites.
Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory in Burlington was contacted by FCANC for the
price survey.
"I'm all for price lists on websites because they help people
make informed decisions," says Lowe Funeral Director, Embalmer and
Crematory Manager Jay Roberts.
"We've had our prices easily accessible online for more than 10
years."
The Federal Trade Commission may soon require all funeral homes
to post price lists on their websites. Currently under
regulatory review, the Funeral Rule is the only federal
legislation that regulates the funeral industry.
"Never has the importance of access to affordable and
ethical funeral care been more relevant than amid the ongoing
pandemic," adds FCANC President Williams.
For more information, visit www.FuneralsNC.org.
About Funeral Consumers Alliance North
Carolina
Funeral Consumers Alliance North Carolina (FCANC)
was formed in January 2020 when three
chapters merged to become one and serve the entire state. The
501(c)(3) nonprofit advocates for the interests of funeral
consumers and helps individuals and families save money and
frustration when planning a funeral or purchasing funeral services
and goods. FCANC does not have funds available to help with funeral
expenses but offers resources on how to save money. FCANC is
affiliated with the national Funeral Consumers Alliance based in
Vermont. www.funeralsnc.org
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SOURCE Funeral Consumers Alliance North Carolina