The Funeral Directors Services Association of Greater Chicago (FDSA) purposes and objectives are:

• to study, develop, and establish the highest standards of service for the benefit of the public;
• to promote a professional relationship between those engaged in the practice of funeral service and the public they serve by the promulgation and adoption of correct and ethical principles of business administration;
• to represent its members and keep them informed of the laws and statutes affecting their practice and to encourage them to comply with these laws and statutes; and
• to maintain among its members the highest professional ideals which are necessary in the service of the public and in the public interest.

Member benefits include:

• Access to Business Insurance
• Employment and Labor Law Telephone Consultations
• Pre-Arranged Funeral Trust
• Access to Music Licensing
• Continuing Education Programs
• Resume Bank
• Liaison with other organizations
• Collective Bargaining (for Regular Members)
• Public Affairs/Legislative Monitoring
• Funeral Flags
• Newsletter
• Incident Forms
• Social Programs
• The Annual FDSA Reference Guide and Diary
• Annual Tradeshow
• Free Classified Newsletter Advertising