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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.
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June 11, 2026 - OSHA Training
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Breaking News
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News You Can Use: June 3, 2026
This week, we shared information on the regulations that affect summer coverage of funeral homes. We also reported that price of manufacturing caskets has risen 4.2 percent in the past year, published the fifth installment of our series on the funeral ritual, asked directors to notify National Cemetery about large funeral services, and warned of phishing scams that appear as celebration of life evites.
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News You Can Use: May 28, 2026
This week, we shared the address delivered by MFDA President Stephen F. Gemelli at the North Shore Community College Funeral Service Program pinning ceremony, where he reminded graduates that funeral service is not just a career, but a calling. We also announced the recipient of the Presidents' Award from Goodwin University and celebrated the achievements of the school's graduates. In addition, we published the fourth installment of our ongoing series exploring the importance of the funeral ritual.
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News You Can Use: May 20, 2026
This week, we reported on consumer groups warning that an online cremation service repeatedly violated court orders mandating that the company cease deceptive practices. We also announced that Francis J. Murphy Jr. is the North Shore Community College recipient of our Presidents' Award, announced the graduates of the NSCC College Funeral Service Program, and congratulated the Cape Cod Community College Pi Sigma Eta inductees.
