Requirements to Join Selected

Becoming a Selected Member means meeting high standards of care for your families, staff, and community. Here's what’s required:

1. Apply

Complete our brief online Membership Application—it takes about seven minutes. Once submitted, we’ll guide you through the next steps.

2. Sponsorship

A current Selected Member must sponsor your application. If you don’t have a sponsor, we’ll help connect you with one.

3. Family Feedback

We require feedback from a family you’ve served in the past 90 days. You can provide a completed survey, request one from us, or share a recent, positive Google or Yelp review.

4. Background Check

To ensure your firm maintains a positive reputation that will reflect well on the association, we’ll review your firm’s standing with your State Board and assess your media and online presence. If concerns arise, we’ll contact you directly.

5. Approval Vote

Once these requirements are met, your application goes to our Board for their review and vote, then to the full membership for a 15-day vote. If no major concerns are raised, you’ll receive your official invitation to join.

This process is rigorous for good reason. Selected Membership is a mark of excellence in independent funeral service. We’re here to help, but the commitment starts with you.