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Dear Editor,
    Kudos to you for devoting an entire issue to death, the “king of terrors.” ["The Death Issue," Oct. 18] I was disappointed, however, not to see anything about the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Texas (FCACTX).
    The FCACTX is a nonprofit run entirely by volunteers devoted to helping consumers make end-of-life decisions that fit their values and their budgets. The centerpiece of their offerings is the annual price survey of area funeral homes made available to the public free of charge. The bi-annual price survey of area cemeteries, also free, is a close second. The FCACTX makes forms pertaining to medical care and final disposition of remains available on their website.
    Most people plan only one or two funerals in a lifetime and are not well-versed in the ways of the funeral industry. They typically are not prepared and make purchasing decisions at a time of great emotional distress. If one is not careful, it is easy to spend as much on a funeral as a car. As we like to say at the FCACTX, “It pays to shop before you drop.”
    Please consider publishing an article featuring the FCACTX in the near future. Perhaps in another theme issue? Halloween, All Souls Day, and Dia de los Muertos are just around the corner.

Dear Editor,
    What a beautiful idea. ["Local Tattooist Helps Pet Owners Grieve Loss With Art," News, Oct. 11] My soul-dog Hotshot died almost 3 years ago and my heart still hurts. I'm 73, no tattoos, but I'm going to call to set up an appointment! Thank you for creating this piece.