Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Channel Cities fka Channel Cities Memorial Society, Inc.

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 805-640-0109; 800-520-PLAN; Ventura County Emergency: 805-482-2711; 3 pm - 6 pm, T, W, Th; 24 hr. answering machine
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1778, Ojai, CA, 93024
EMAIL:bsmith7741@aol.com
FEES: One-time membership fee $35.00
INTAKE PROCEDURES: Complete membership application form and submit it to FCA.
CLIENT CONTACT: Barbara Smith, Office Manager
PROFESSIONAL CONTACT: Helen Farmer, President, 417 Anacapa St., Ventura, CA 93001, 805-653-1321
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Channel Cities is one of 150 non-profit societies coast-to-coast (and in Canada) that help consumers to arrange (not pay) for the goods and services of funeral homes IN ADVANCE OF NEED. Contracts are signed with established mortuaries that agree to refrain from pressuring members to buy beyond need and desire and that offer certain services to members at a substantial savings. The Society's goal is simplicity, dignity and reasonable cost in final arrangements, achieved through education of the public. Memberships can be transferred to other societies at a reduced enrollment rate. National umbrella organization is Funeral and Memorial Societies of America, Inc. NOTE: A Spanish language brochure-application is available.
LIST OF SERVICES: Community Services | Death, Dying and Bereavement | Information and Referral