We are a non-profit organization empowering you to choose simple, meaningful, affordable after-death arrangements.
The National Funeral Consumers Alliance is an educational nonprofit with nationwide affiliates offering funeral consumer support, information, and advocacy for legislative change.
We at the National Funeral Consumers Alliance:
- Advise consumers on how to obtain affordable funeral & burial arrangements
- Publish educational content at little or no cost for all consumers
- Host events for all consumers
- Serve as a consumer advocate and informed resource for pending legislation or regulations regarding end-of-life care and funeral industry practices;
- Refer individuals with funeral-related complaints to appropriate agencies
- Provide guidance to member Affiliates
Our Values:
- We value freedom of choice for consumers purchasing funeral goods and services regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomics, and other factors.
- We value the rights of consumers to choose funeral goods and services that are in line with their religious, philosophical, and/or ethical beliefs.
- We value the right of everyone to designate a trusted individual to make their end of life decisions.
Our Vision:
- We advocate for greater access to accurate funeral information.
- We believe in the rights of consumers to make informed funeral decisions.
- We envision a funeral landscape that no longer includes funeral poverty.
Upcoming Events:
Doulapalooza 2025 (October 10-12) at The Higgins in New Orleans, LA. As the flagship conference of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA), Doulapalooza is a one-of-a-kind gathering where doulas, healthcare providers, educators, and advocates come together to share knowledge, forge connections, and inspire new possibilities in the field of deathcare. You do not need to be an end-of-life doula or NEDA member to attend. We welcome anyone working in or interested in the end-of-life field to join us for this inspiring and educational weekend. Information
Legislative News:
NEW YORK: Senate Bill 2025-S136 Medical Aid in Dying Act was passed on June 9, 2025 and sent to NY Gov. Hochul. If signed, New York will become the twelfth state (plus Washington D.C.) to legalize medical aid in dying.
COLORADO: Gov. Jared Polis signed a trio of bills on May 24, 2024 to regulate the state’s funeral industry following a number of high-profile instances of egregious mismanagement in recent years. Colorado had been the only state in the country that did not regulate funeral home directors. Colorado’s new laws go into effect in 2026. https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-173
MINNESOTA: Natural organic reduction (human composting) was legalized with the passage of HF2669 on May 24, 2024, with the law taking effect on July 1, 2025. This makes Minnesota the 11th state to legalize this environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
GEORGIA: Senate Bill 241 went into effect on July 1, 2025, allowing funeral homes to offer human composting as an alternative. Georgia is now the 13th state to legalize organic human reduction.
U.S. CONGRESS: The Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436) would help grieving families manage funeral costs by expanding how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be used. The act would classify funeral and burial expenses as qualified HSA expenses, allowing individuals to use tax-free HSA funds to help cover final arrangements.
U.S. CONGRESS: The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 1270/H.R. 2589) aims to bring federal oversight to the currently unregulated industry of whole-body donation. While donating a loved one’s body for scientific research is an admirable choice that can aid medical research and advancements, families have been devastated by unscrupulous body brokers who exploit their generosity. The bill grants the Department of Health and Human Services oversight of non-transplant tissue banks, requiring them to register, comply with informed consent protocols, and adhere to strict handling and tracking procedures. It also establishes penalties for violations, ensuring greater transparency and accountability.