The Bay Area Funeral Society is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that educates consumers about their burial and cremation options so that they can make early and informed end-of-life decisions. We contract with local, independent mortuaries to provide death goods and services at reduced prices. It grew out of the Berkeley Co-op movement and has been in operation for over fifty years. In the past, BAFS' membership roster included the famous author, Jessica Mitford, whose best-selling book, The American Way of Death, exposed the excesses and high-pressure sales tactics of the funeral industry. BAFS continues her work.

Members

1. Members, if you have not heard from us or been in touch since 2006, you will need to do an update as our mortuary providers have changed. Please call us or write and provide your name and address so we can send you a new enrollment form.
2. The BAFS board is continuing the BAFS work. If you have organizational skills and would consider helping us out, please let us know and, of course, donations are always welcome.
3. Our new website address is http://www.bafsweb.org/.
   Our new e-mail address is info@bafsweb.org.

It is useful to set forth your wishes in writing, both to ease your mind during life and to reduce stress among survivors at your death.

Phone: 510-841-6653
Mail: BAFS
P.O. Box 264
Berkeley, CA 94701
http://www.bafsweb.org