This week, we described the requested updates and improvements coming to the MAVRIC system. We also reported on a study that showed cremation rates have slowed but remain steady in Massachusetts, presented a report from the Leadership Development and Nominating Committee that includes the MFDA's officers and board of directors for next year, concluded our series on the funeral ritual, and shared that MFDA members can access the NFDA music licensing program to provide broader music coverage for funeral services and livestreams.