Finding the Hospice That Is Right for You
What is hospice? Who pays for hospice? How to choose the hospice that is right for you.
Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge
Protecting your end-of-life rights
Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge
Protecting your end-of-life rights
Category Death & Dying
Brochures
These professionally designed brochures about funeral and end-of-life topics from the Funeral Consumers Alliance may be downloaded and printed for distribution to members or at events.
About the FCAVBR
The Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge (FCAVBR) is an affiliate of the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a nation-wide network…
Death is Universal
This video, entitled, “Death is Universal,” explores enduring themes of death and dying, created by our local FCA affiliate.
Are You Ready? Conversations About Healthcare Decision-Making
This video, “Are You Ready? Conversations About Healthcare Decision-Making,” comes from Palliative Care Partners of the New River Valley, VA.…
Why You Should Have The Uncomfortable Talk About Funeral Plans
This feature story from Baltimore’s WMAR-2 News highlights funeral costs and consumer protection. July 16, 2021.
What to Do When a Family Member Dies
This expanded “Checklist of Things to DO After Death” is based on an article published by AARP in June 2020,…
Documents Everyone Needs at End of Life
These essential documents for end of life will help you to cover all the bases for yourself or a loved one.
Do Not Resuscitate DNR Form
Download Virginia's DNR form to execute a Durable Do Not Resuscitate Order (DDNR) that comports with your wishes in accordance with Virginia law.
DNR Bracelets & Pendants
A DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) bracelet helps communicate your wishes to medical professionals if you become unresponsive. Authorized providers of DNR bracelets and pendants in Virginia.
Backyard Burial: What a Way to Go
A Virginia family chooses a backyard burial for their loved one, just up the hill from the house.
Your Digital Legacy
Laws governing digital assets, digital estate planning, helpful tools and resources for handling digital assets after death.
Newsletters
News from the funeral industry, 2019-present.
DVD’s on Death and Dying
Many of these DVD's on death and dying are available in the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library System, indicated by MFRL, which connects directly to that resource.
Books on Death and Dying for Children
Here is a list of books written for children about death and dying that might make the conversation easier.
Books on Death & Dying
Listed here are some of many books that can provide support and information to those seeking to clarify what is important to them at end of life. Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library links are included where available.