Options National Funeral Service Education Week (NAPSA)—Most people will be called upon to make funeral arrangements at some point in their lives. This can mean making difficult decisions at an emotional time. To help you better understand funeral options and information, September 21-27, 2003, has been designated National Funeral Service Education Week. The effort, led by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), marks the beginning of a national consumer education campaign, For a Life Worth Celebrating, which reflects funeral directors’ commitment to meet the needs of families who want a meaningful service that celebrates the life of their loved one. NFDA members nationwide will hold special community events during the week of Sep- For a Life Worth Celebrating” @ on topics such as cremation, pre- planning, grief and bereavement, and creating a personal ceremony that celebrates life, among other topics. Potential questions you may tainties about funeral service planning. In short, NFDA funeral directors will make themselves available in non-threatening environments to talk about how meaningful and personal a haveinclude: Whatis the purpose or value of a funeral? What do I need to know to plan a funeral in advance? Can still have a funeralservice if I choose cremation? What options are available when it comes to personalized, unique tributes? Funeral directors are always available to offer help and guidance during oneoflife’s most difficult times. But there are steps you can take well in advance to be fully prepared and make the most informed choices when it comes time to celebrate the life of a loved one. You can locate NFDAfuneral homes participating in National Funeral Service Education Week by visiting www.nfda.org, or by calling 1-800-228-6332. NFDA member funeral homes must abide by a any questions related to funeral which will become enforceable in As the leading funeral service organization in the United States, NFDA memberin your community. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., and has an Advocacy Office in Washington, D.C. It is the leading nationwide funeral tember 21-27, 2003. Some funeral directors will hold “open houses” at their funeral homes, others will schedule consumer events at local malls, schools or community centers, in order to remove uncer- funeral can be, and to answer service. NFDAand its members are com- mitted to educating the public to ensure that they are informed about their funeral service options, and feel less vulnerable when making funeral-related decisions. It’s your chance to ask questions and get valuable information strict Code of Professional Conduct, 2004, so be sure to look for an service association, serving about 20,300 funeral directors who represent 12,000 funeral homes across the country. To learn more about NFDA, visit www.nfda.org.
