In addition to the newsletters, web site, both individual and group (Speakers Bureau) discussions, the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Hudson Valley (FCAHV) has agreements [negotiated in advance] with licensed funeral homes/directors to provide cremation, burial and other services for FCAHV members at specified, though not paid for, reasonable rates.
An individual joins the FCAHV through application and payment of the one-time fee. The membership includes dependent, minor children [< 21 years].
A new member will then receive a membership packet which includes the following items to facilitate the planning process …
FUNERAL PLANNING KIT - Before I Go You Should Know pamphlet.
- A checklist For use near or at the time of my death __
- Directory of (Funeral Consumer Alliance) Affiliates.
- Before you sign your advance directive ... Information sheet outlining some thing that everyone should know about living wills and durable powers of attorney for health care.
- New York State Living Will Form1 This is an advance directive instrument that delineates your wishes concerning life-prolonging procedure and other end-of-life care. Therefore, specific instructions are available for caregivers when you are unable to communicate your wishes.
- New York State Health Care Proxy Form1 A document employed to designate the individual you wish to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to do so. Thus, your proxy may be given the authority to make decisions for you in all medical situations.
- New York State Appointment of Agent to Control Deposition of Remains Form1
- Death Away From Home A brochure that provides a synopsis of how to manage if death concurs outside or inside the United States.
- State of New York, Department of Health, Non-Hospital Order Not To Resuscitate (DNR Order).
- A magnetic decal with Matter of Life or Death Inside inscription.
__________________ 1 These are legal instruments that are usually witnessed and/or notarized. | 