<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Online</title><link>https://www.massfda.org/</link><description> </description><copyright>Powered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host Forest</copyright><item><title>Inside Edition: October 21, 2026</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[10/21/26]]></description><guid>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=449</guid><link>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=449</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>449</theblogid><pubDate>20261022171323</pubDate></item><item><title>News You Can Use: October 14, 2026</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[10/14/26 &ndash; MFDA News: 10/14/26: In this issue, we shared common formaldehyde misconceptions, congratulated MFDA Presidents&rsquo; Award winner Prudence O&#39;Connor of FINE Mortuary College, presented our October report on Statehouse activities, shared tips on what is best for funeral directors and their business when celebrating Halloween, and reported that an out-of-state association was reporting an email preneed phishing scam.]]></description><guid>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=448</guid><link>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=448</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>448</theblogid><pubDate>20261022170038</pubDate></item><item><title>News You Can Use:  10/7/26</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[<!--StartFragment--><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">10/7/26 &ndash; MFDA News: 10/7/26; In this issue, we reported on how the Harvard body parts case exposed a gap in federal law. Also, we reported on a scam that targets grieving families of veterans and shared a license and registration tip sheet.</span><!--EndFragment-->]]></description><guid>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=447</guid><link>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=447</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>447</theblogid><pubDate>20261022165437</pubDate></item><item><title>News You Can Use:  September 30, 2026</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[<!--StartFragment--><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><!--StartFragment--><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">9/30/26 &ndash; MFDA News: 9/30/26: In this issue, we shared that we officially installed our 2026-2027 executive officers and Board of Directors at this month&rsquo;s Appreciation Night event in Framingham as well as recognized individuals and businesses for reaching milestone anniversaries for licensure and years in service.</span><!--EndFragment--></span><!--EndFragment-->]]></description><guid>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=446</guid><link>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=446</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>446</theblogid><pubDate>20261022164038</pubDate></item><item><title>News You Can Use:  September 24, 2026</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[<!--StartFragment--><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">9/24/26 &ndash; MFDA News: 9/24/26: In this issue, we announced that the 2026 Professional Embalmers Seminar is scheduled for November 12 and Dominick Astorino is this year&rsquo;s seminar leader. Also, we announced that Peer Support Community Partners is offering an interactive workshop exploring the physical experience of grief and announced a hands-on, 2.5-day celebrant certification program</span><!--EndFragment-->]]></description><guid>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=445</guid><link>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=445</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>445</theblogid><pubDate>20261022161340</pubDate></item><item><title>News You Can Use: September 17, 2026</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[<!--StartFragment--><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="direction: ltr; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">9/17/26 &ndash; MFDA News: 9/17/26: In this issue, we introduced the inaugural &nbsp;Northeast Funeral Women&rsquo;s Collaborative, a professional community designed to help women learn, connect, advance, give back, and build careers. Also, we announced the eLIPSE online licensing system maintenance schedule,&nbsp; a collaboration with the Cremation Association of North America for CEU&#39;s and news about the Funeral Service Foundation&rsquo;s scholarships.</span><!--EndFragment-->]]></description><guid>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=444</guid><link>https://www.massfda.org/default.asp?Display=444</link><author>admin</author><theblogid>444</theblogid><pubDate>20261022155539</pubDate></item><item><title>News You Can Use: September 9, 2026</title><image>0</image><description><![CDATA[<strong>After a Quarter Century, World Trade Center Identifications Continue</strong><br />
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