This week's coverage highlights MFDA leaders at the 2026 NFDA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., where they met with members of Congress to discuss legislation impacting the funeral profession. We also celebrated Meg Nichols of Conway, Cahill, and Brodeur Funeral Home in Peabody for completing the NFDA Meet the Mentors Program, and shared new research showing that a lack of funeral planning may leave many Americans facing unexpected debt—underscoring the importance of preplanning and prefunding. In addition, we explored the legal challenges and common pitfalls associated with obituaries, along with practical guidance for avoiding them.