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We are a volunteer-run 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization. You can support our mission by joining FCANNJ. You can become a member by making a one-time contribution of any amount (suggested contribution is $35 for an individual and $50 for a household).

To help you begin planning your end-of-life arrangements you will receive –

  1. Pre-arrangement form- a simple form to express your end-of-life plans and share your wishes for body disposition, funeral and memorial arrangements.
  2. A copy of Putting My House in Order, a helpful way to organize your important information
  3. A Living Will/ Advance Directive/ Healthcare Proxy form
  4. A copy of our latest newsletter.
  5. An up-to-date price survey of local funeral homes in northern New Jersey, including specific funeral homes offering special prices for some services to members of FCANNJ.
  6. A wallet card with spaces for your funeral home choice and emergency call information.
  7. An invitation to our Annual Conference featuring expert speakers on issues concerning end-of-life planning.

To become a member online, click on the Membership Application form below.
To join by mail, print and mail with your tax-deductible membership donation check to:
FCANNJ
P.O. Box 1327
Montclair, N.J. 07042

Benefits of Membership

Information

  • Free pamphlets offering information on death-related issues
  • A semi-annual newsletter
  • An Annual Conference each spring with a report of FCANNJ’s activities and interesting speakers.

Simplicity

  • One-page pre-arrangement membership form makes it easy to plan your end-of-life wishes and choose a funeral home.
  • One phone call at the time of need to your chosen funeral home plans into action.

Assistance

  • Members receive the brochure Putting My House in Order which is helpful in organizing your papers, policies and death certificate information.

Peace of Mind

  • By pre-planning your funeral arrangements ahead of time, you can have the confidence that your family will know your wishes
  • As an informed funeral consumer, you can plan a service that reflects your wishes, culteral and religious background and your financial circumstances.

Savings

  • Agreements with a number of locally-owned funeral homes offer our members savings of hundreds or even thousands of dollars on their funeral expenses
  • By pre-planning but not pre-paying your funeral arrangements, you can avoid costly pre-need insurance policies.

Donate

If you would like to support our work with a donation, please know that we are always grateful for your support. Click on Donate to donate online. To donate by mail, you may mail your check to: FCANNJ, P.O. Box 1327, Montclair, N.J. 07042

If you are interested in becoming a member of FCANNJ, please fill out an application

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Membership Application

Concerned about the future of Funeral Consumers Alliance of Northern New Jersey? 

Consider becoming a FCANNJ Trustee.  Contact Archie Palmer at fcannj@gmail.com to get more information.

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