Illinois Department of Professional Regulaton: Funeral Director - Offers details of funeral director and embalmer professions licensed by Department of Public Regulation. Includes rules, certifications and licenses, re-certification, and resources. - http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/fundir.asp
Cremation Society of Illinois - Organization that offers resources such as FAQs, pricing, urns, the cremation process, locations, and online cremation registration form and information request form. - http://www.cremation-society.com/
Worsham College of Mortuary Science - A private institution, founded in 1911, that offers an Associates Degree in twelve months. Includes admissions information, course curriculum, and contacts. Located in Wheeling, a northwest suburb of Chicago. - http://www.worshamcollege.com/
IFSSA - Illinois Funeral Supply Salesman's Association - Promoting and networking to those in the funeral business in order to increase sales and offer people the best prices. Includes membership and contact information, and directory of members - http://www.ifssa.org/
ICFA - Illinois Cemetery and Funeral Association - Offers information and resources regarding the state's cemetery, funeral, memorial and cremation services and suppliers. Includes industry and consumer resource guides, articles, programs and services. - http://www.icfa.org/
Funeral Service Credit Union - Membership is available to any member of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association and their employees and retired employees. Includes details of services, other membership qualifications, loan application forms, and contacts. - http://www.fscunet.org/
IFDA - Illinois Funeral Directors Association - Provides support, networking, continuing education and resources. Includes details of its preneed trust program, legislative issues, funeral home valuation and appraisal services, and contact information. - http://www.ifda.org/