Sites to See: Cremation

Source: AARP Bulletin Today | July 1, 2003

AARP.org: Cost of Funeral Arrangements and Memorial Services
This page on AARP.org's "Grief and Loss" section provides an important reality check on the typical costs of funerals, burials and related services. The page explains how funeral homes must provide up-front pricing for all available options.

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AARP.org: Worksheet for Funeral Planning
Use this worksheet to help determine the type of memorial most appropriate for the deceased.

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Cremation Association of North America
The CANA website's Consumers section provides many helpful documents, including a list of frequently asked questions about cremations, a list of trends behind the rise in cremations, primers on cremation's role within the larger memorial process and advice on explaining cremation to children.

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National Funeral Directors Association
NFDA Online's Consumer Resources section offers a variety of fact sheets and guidelines to help you understand the decisions that you must make when planning a memorial. The site's cremation backgrounder is an easy read, and there's even a page that tracks the popularity of cremations by state. You also can call the NFDA toll-free at (800) 228-6332.

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Funeral Consumers Alliance
Full of consumer alerts, this site offers, among other things, a checklist for inspecting a crematory yourself. You also can call the FCA at (800) 765-0107 or write to P.O. Box 10, Hinesburg, VT 05461.

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The Internet Cremation Society
Perhaps the most compelling piece of content on this site full of consumer information is the online slideshow that takes you step-by-step through the cremation process (click "Cremation Process" on the home page to see the slideshow).

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