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MFDA is the professional community for Massachusetts funeral directors. By combining our knowledge, expertise, and experience, we proactively address emerging issues, enhance skills, create practical solutions to business challenges, and set the standard for high-quality service and ethical practice to advance our profession.
Events
September 10, 2026 - OSHA Training
Streamline Your OSHA Training with Our Zoom Webinars We’re excited to offer our OSHA training...
2026 Appreciation Night
2026 Funeral Service Appreciation Night Celebration Wednesday, September 16, 2...
October 8, 2026 - OSHA Training
Streamline Your OSHA Training with Our Zoom Webinars We’re excited to offer our OSHA training...
October 22, 2026 - OSHA Training
Streamline Your OSHA Training with Our Zoom Webinars We’re excited to offer our OSHA training...
December 10, 2026 - OSHA Training
Streamline Your OSHA Training with Our Zoom Webinars We’re excited to offer our OSHA training...
Breaking News
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News You Can Use: August 19, 2026
8/19/26 – MFDA News: 8/19/26: In this issue, we shared a new resource – the Massachusetts Municipal Vital Records Directory. We also reported that MFDA officials attended the National Funeral Directors Association Leadership Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, and Harvard University agreed to pay a $53 million settlement after its former morgue manager stole and sold body parts donated for scientific research.
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News You Can Use: August 12, 2026
8/12/26 – MFDA News: 8/12/26: In this issue, we provided new license renewal and registration tips. Also, we shared information on New England Donor Services after the decertification of a Kentucky organ procurement organization, and reminded everyone about upcoming OSHA training sessions. Proof of qualified bloodborne pathogens training is needed for license renewal.
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Inside Edition: July 29, 2026
7/29/26 – MFDA News: 7/29/26: In this issue, we introduced Gary Toye as the MFDA president for 2026-27. We also reported on lawmakers action on the state's funeral director/embalmer's license and a special commission to study post-mortem care. We also shared a column on how a funeral director personally dealt with the overdose death of her mother and her advice to colleagues. [



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