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When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. W

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About the FCA Funeral Consumers Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting a consumer's right to choose a meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral. To accomplish that goal, FC

About ICCFA The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is the only international trade association representing all segments of the cemetery, funeral service, cremation and memor

It is the nature of our craft that families have little knowledge in selecting a fitting memorial for a loved one. We understand the emotional effects of losing a loved one. On top of choosing the cor

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NFDA's Mission Statement The National Funeral Directors Association is the worldwide resource and advocate across all facets of funeral service dedicated to high ethical standards and helping members

We realize that purchasing a memorial for a loved one can be difficult. We hope that you find our site helpful and informative. What is the New England Monument Dealers Association? (aka NEMDA)