Is a Will Enough?
Response by Anne Weston, Green Burial Project Founder who lives here in North Carolina. Q: I'm starting to think about the paperwork my family will need if I get incapacitated. Is a will enough? How old do I need to be to do this? - A: Heck, no, honey!...
Watch: The Burial
We're enthusiastic to share our next series of emails: updates from the National Funeral Consumers Alliance Biennial Conference, here in Raleigh! On Thursday night, we watched The Burial together. Below, you can read the opening remarks from our President, Sara...
In Loving Memory of Rebecca Taylor
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our cherished Secretary and Board Member, Rebecca Taylor, on Friday, May 23rd, 2025. Rebecca was more than a dedicated volunteer—she was a tireless advocate for families, a fierce believer in transparency and...
JUNE 2025: National Funeral Consumers Alliance Biennial Conference in Raleigh NC, save the date!
Register now for the National Funeral Consumers Alliance Biennial Conference to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 26th - Sunday June 29th, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center. We're so enthuasistic to host this National...
March 2, 2025: Film Screening and Annual Meeting
Watch the Trailer for Defining Hope: We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 2nd at 2:00pm at the Seymour Senior Center in Chapel Hill, NC!! Bring your questions about end-of-life planning, and please consider becoming an FCANC member or joining our...
End-of-Life Options Workshop: November 16th
Join Final Exit Network to learn the options for comfortably and safely hastening your death if you find yourself with an unacceptable quality of life – and learn how to better position yourself for choosing when you die. NOTE: We will discuss specific options for...
Free Webinar, October 22: Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:00pm EDT Join the Funeral Consumers Alliance for this free webinar with Chris Palmer, author of Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life. This interactive presentation aims to reduce the fear that often cloaks...
Host a Watch Party for the Home Funeral Superconference
Host a Watch Party for the Home Funeral Superconference If you can’t join us in Seattle, why not host a local, in-person WATCH PARTY? Get the networking goodness at home AND nurture authentic conversation during our live panel discussions! Tips for getting started...
2024 DEATHCARE SUPERCONFERENCE: Building Bridges in the Deathcare Landscape
Building Bridges in the Deathcare Landscape 2024 DEATHCARE SUPERCONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2024 SEATTLE WA + VIRTUAL CONFERENCE Your friendly neighborhood deathcare nonprofits are teaming up to host a superconference! The goal of Building Bridges in the Deathcare...
In Memory of Pat Tweedy
Patricia “Pat” Foust Tweedy died April 17th, 2024 in Greensboro, NC. We remember Pat with great affection. She was a long-time member, volunteer, and board member of Funeral Consumers Alliance Piedmont and later worked on the merger as we evolved into FCA North...