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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
June 11, 2026 - OSHA Training
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Breaking News
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News You Can Use: May 6, 2026
This week, we revisit the fundamentals by exploring the importance of the funeral ritual, while also covering a lawsuit involving a Boston hospital, proposed legislation affecting funeral homes, and continued reports of an email scam targeting funeral professionals.
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News You Can Use: April 29, 2026
This week's coverage highlights MFDA leaders at the 2026 NFDA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., where they met with members of Congress to discuss legislation impacting the funeral profession. We also celebrated Meg Nichols of Conway, Cahill, and Brodeur Funeral Home in Peabody for completing the NFDA Meet the Mentors Program, and shared new research showing that a lack of funeral planning may leave many Americans facing unexpected debt—underscoring the importance of preplanning and prefunding. In addition, we explored the legal challenges and common pitfalls associated with obituaries, along with practical guidance for avoiding them.
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News You Can Use: April 22, 2026
This week's update highlights the third installment in our ongoing series on modifying preneed contracts funded by insurance—this time focusing on how to handle partial payments when additional funds are introduced. We also shared an important reminder for directors to watch for an upcoming email from RVRS requesting confirmation of their MAVRIC Access Administrator. In industry news, we covered a thought-provoking proposal from a Harvard Business School professor suggesting funeral expenses be covered for organ donors, along with a timely warning about a security vulnerability impacting email and Microsoft 365 systems. Finally, we extend our congratulations to the newly elected board and officers of the Massachusetts Cemetery Association as they begin their term.
