BAY AREA FUNERAL CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION
Notification of Dissolution
On September 27, 2024 a membership meeting was held to confirm the board motion to dissolve the Bay Area Funeral Consumers Association. On that date, the members voted to support the board's action.
After over 77 years of dedicated service, the Bay Area Funeral Consumers Association (BAFCA) Executive Board and BAFCA members have voted to dissolve the organization. To read the full announcement regarding the dissolution, please click here.
If you need resources and information to help with funeral planning, consumer guides or advocacy, and the like, please visit the Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA) or the California Department of Consumer Affairs Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
BAFCA Members
The BAFCA organization has dissolved. Here is the letter that was sent to members. What this action means for BAFCA members:
Assets and Obligations
1. Monetary Assets: As required by state and federal laws law as well as our by-laws, all remaining monetary assets, after settling all obligations, will be transferred to our parent organization, the Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA).
No assets will go to any single individual, nor will membership fees be refunded.
2. BAFCA Members Contact List: We will ensure that our member list is securely transferred to the FCA, which will allow the FCA to continue communicating with members on their efforts to advocate for the rights of funeral consumers. The information we have on file for members that will be transferred are the member’s name, address, phone number, email address, and membership number.
BAFCA Discounts at Cooperating Mortuaries
Regrettably, contracts with our Bay Area Cooperating Mortuaries are no longer in effect, having contractually expired February 28, 2024. Please direct questions regarding funeral services, fees, and related topics to your chosen funeral home or mortuary. (Note that the FCA offers neither funeral service discounts nor financial support.)
If you have questions, please view the Frequently Asked Questions document or contact us at office@bafca.org.