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Archive January 2022

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News You Can Use: January 28, 2022

This week we look at the challenge of "obit piracy". We also:  Share a report on religion trends in the U.S.; Let you know there's a new overflow cooler at UMass Medical; Link to a Boston Globe feature on 'A New Kind of Graveyard’; Remind you to file preneed reports; and Share links to several upcoming training opportunities.

 

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News You Can Use: 2021 Year In Review

This week we give you the 2021 Year In Review, recapping and linking to all the important and information issues from last year. Also in this issue: A reminder about filing Preneed Reports; The latest CDC mask guidance; and The latest training registration information.

 

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News You Can Use: January 14, 2022

This week we remind you that the 2021 Annual Preneed Report is due to the state Board by Jan. 31 and include a link to the 2021 form. We also let you know: The Celebrant Training in March is nearly sold out; RI now has an EDRS; Proof of tax-exempt status for suppliers; Comfort Zone Camp is free for grieving kids; There's a QR code scam to be aware of, and our monthly OSHA training sessions are back!

 

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News You Can Use: January 07, 2022

This week we let you know that the Registry planned a mailing to 20,000+ people to share information about the Funeral Assistance Reimbursement Program from FEMA. Other stories include:  A Legistlative update as lawmakers prepare to return to the Statehouse; Boston Archdiocese extends mask mandate;  Rev. Desmond Tutu chose alkaline hydrolysis for his disposition; and A recap of the Vendor Surcharge information shared earlier in the week.

 

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News You Can Use: December 30, 2021

This week we break down the new CDC guidelines on length of isolation & quarantine when positive for or exposed to COVID 19.

 

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News You Can Use: December 23, 2021

This week we recap the recent legislative hearing on two bills addressing alkaline hydrolysis and human composting. We also: Share an article about COVID & its impact on the decline of life expectancy rate in the U.S., as well as a reminder about the issues at the Office of Military Records.

 

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