Archive August 2024
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News You Can Use: August 28, 2024
This week we announced that RVRS will launch MAVRIC in September. We also announced that the Victim Compensation Program of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office increased the funeral, burial, headstone, and other ancillary expense amounts for victims of violent crime; and announced that Christopher Hickey was named director of Mass. National Cemetery in Bourne; reported that airborne droplets containing the COVID-19 virus could transmit infection up to four hours after being released into the air, a concern for funeral directors during embalmings; announced that the Worcester Telegram sets holiday deadlines; and shared another report of a scam attempt.
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News You Can Use: August 21, 2024
This week we covered several important topics: legislative issues relevant to MFDA members, a Social Security Administration hack and necessary actions if affected, construction at UMASS Memorial Hospital impacting morgue access, and a new scam targeting funeral homes related to prepaid memorial services.
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News You Can Use: August 14, 2024
This week we reported on a new survey that provides enlightening generational disposition preferences. We also reported on a proposed FTC rule banning non-competes that contains an exception for the sale of a business, shared that a construction project will affect morgue access at UMASS Memorial Hospital, provided a FEMA update on the state reimbursement for funeral assistance applications, and announced that there is an OSHA training session set for Sept. 19.
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News You Can Use: August 8, 2024
This week we reported that pay transparency is now the law in Massachusetts. We also provided tips and links to navigate the new third-party processor for funeral directing exams and
licensure, informed candidates who took the state practical or jurisprudence exams to contact the MFDA, reminded members to fill out a quick survey for a project on funeral director skills and resource and told you to save the date for the 2024 Funeral Service Appreciation Night Celebration on October 2.
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News You Can Use: July 31, 2024
This week we reported on the recently signed state budget and its plan for free community college, which includes a funeral service degree. We also asked members to fill out a quick survey for a project on funeral director skills and resources and reminded directors to Save the Date for our 2024 Appreciation Night Celebration on Oct. 2.
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