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April 30, 2026 - OSHA Training
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Breaking News
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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.
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?News You Can Use: April 15, 2026
This week, we explained the state regulations regarding where licensed Type 3 Funeral Directors may work. We also presented our second part, on partial payments, of a series focusing on key scenarios to consider when modifying a preneed contract. Finally, we congratulated new licensees sworn in by the Board in Embalming and Funeral Directing at its April meeting, and advised about an upcoming maintenance project on the Bourne Bridge that will impact traffic and cause delays.
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News You Can Use: April 8, 2026
This week, we kicked off a three-part series exploring key scenarios to consider when modifying a preneed contract funded by an insurance plan. In this issue, we also announced upcoming OSHA training sessions for 2026, reminded you to submit nominations for the 2026 MFDA Presidents' Award, shared the date for MFDA's 2026 Funeral Service Appreciation Night, and extended an invitation to the Cape Cod Community College Funeral Service Program pinning ceremony.
