Archive February 2025
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News You Can Use: February 26, 2025
This week, we communicated updates regarding possible changes to OCME fees, Medicaid funding concerning funeral homes, the new OCME LNOK notification, the federal court case involving "death doulas," and details about upcoming celebrant training.
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New You Can Use: February 19, 2025
This week, we discussed how the new tariffs affect your pricing, GPL rules, and cost-protected preneed contracts. We also reviewed a draft regulation aimed at clarifying the mandatory CEU requirements for apprentices and funeral assistants and provided an update on the unclaimed remains of veterans laid to rest in a state veterans cemetery.
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News You Can Use: February 12, 2025
This week, we provided an update on the 2025/26 legislative cycle kickoff. We also shared information about the license application process, takeaways from two MFDA members who recently attended a Leadership Academy hosted by the Northeast Funeral Service Partnership, details about a workshop for supporting grieving grandparents, and reminders for directors about sales tax and Massachusetts law.
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News You Can Use: February 5, 2025
This week, we let you know the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will be requesting more information for the Decedent Release Portal. We updated you on funeral home notifications about amended records, reminded directors to participate in the MAVRIC survey on certifier feedback, congratulated Kali J. Crowley on her swearing-in as a Type 6 licensee, and noted that the State Board of Embalming and Funeral Directing has updated its procedures for swearing ins. Additionally, we announced that the Veterans Administration expanded access to the Legacy Memorial, shared that Boston residents who lost a family member to an overdose may qualify for funeral expense support, noted a project at UMass Memorial Hospital affecting funeral director access, reminded directors that preneed reports are due, and provided updated obituary deadlines from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
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