Even though we may hesitate to think or talk about final arrangements, most of us expect that they will be as costly as they are inevitable. If, however, we were to do a bit of research, ideally before we need to make a decision, would we be surprised to discover that cremation charges in our area range from $595 to over $4,000? And what about our rights when dealing with a funeral home? Do we have any?
In our time together, we’ll see ways in which the FTC’s Funeral Rule has been defining and protecting funeral consumer rights since 1984. We’ll also look at a 2021 price survey that makes it easy to compare various funeral home charges in the Greater Austin area.
Should you have a question about any end-of-life topic – for example, what happens when someone passes away on a cruise ship – be sure to bring it along.
About our Speaker:
Nancy Walker (execdir@fcactx.org, 512-480-0251) is the Executive Director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Texas, formerly the Austin Memorial & Burial Information Society (AMBIS), a volunteer-run nonprofit founded in 1964. Since 2013 Nancy has presented seminars and lectures on end-of-life topics to all five OLLI programs at The University of Texas. Twice a year, Nancy teaches an 8-session end-of-life options classes through Austin’s Lifetime Learning Institute.
In May, 2016, Nancy received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, created in 2003 by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.
Prior to retiring, Nancy developed and delivered specialized training for the Texas State Comptroller and the Texas Workforce Commission. Shortly after retiring from the State, she worked with the Texas Homeless Education Office at the UT Dana Center to develop a comprehensive training program to help Texas school districts implement the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Nancy earned an M. A. in English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a
B. A. in English at Tulane University’s Sophie Newcomb College.
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