Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA)
National non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the consumer’s right to a meaningful, dignified and affordable funeral.
https://funerals.org/
AARP
Providing information and resources for end of life issues.
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/end-of-life/
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Federal agency that enforces the Funeral Rule and works to prevent business practices unfair to consumers.
https://www.ftc.gov
Funeral Ethics Organization
Promoting ethical dealings in all death-related transactions.
https://www.funeralethics.org
New Jersey Sharing Network
Non-profit organization with information on organ and tissue donation, and how to register online.
https://www.njsharingnetwork.org/get-the-facts
Rutgers Medical School Anatomical Association
Information on whole body donating and downloadable body bequeathal form.
http://www.rwjms.rutgers.edu/neuroscience/anatomical_assoc/index.html
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration
Information about burial services in veteran’s cemeteries for veterans and family members.
https://www.cem.va.gov/
Green Burial Council
Information about ecologically responsible burial and finding a green burial cemetery in New Jersey and New York.
http://greenburialcouncil.org/
Five Wishes Booklet
A useful booklet providing a legally valid combination of a personalized advance directive and the appointment of a healthcare proxy.
https://www.agingwithdignity.org/
Compassion and Choices
Providing information to empower people to receive end-of-life care consistent with their values and priorities.
https://www.compassionandchoices.org/