Archive August 2026
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News You Can Use: August 26, 2026
8/26/26 – MFDA News: 8/26/26: In this issue, we shared Registry of Vital Records and Statistics Liaison Chris Berg's communication with that agency regarding funeral director concerns about death pronouncements and additional news on that issue. Also, we provided a refresher on Section #2 of the preneed contract and shared the August report on Statehouse activities from our government relations team
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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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