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AFCCA Legislative Update – January 23, 2026
Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates We are still in the early weeks of session, with potentially hundreds of more bill introductions anticipated before the final bill introduction deadlines begin in early February. We are actively monitoring all new developments at the legislature to ensure that you have timely information and updates. Next week brings another full slate of bill activity and committee hearings, we will continue to keep you updated as your tracked …
AFCCA Legislative Update – January 16, 2026
Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC This past week, over a thousand bills were introduced, of those, several would directly impact the Funeral Industry, including: HB 2181 (death certificates; funeral establishments; timeline): Sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby, this bill would extend the deadline for death certificates from 7 days to 21 days. HB 2184 (fetal death; funeral homes): Sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby, this bill would expand fetal death certificate registration to allow submissions at or …
2026 CANA Learning Paths for Funeral Professionals at all Levels
Prepare for the future with cremation-first education: CANA offers online and in-person programs for every role 2026 marks a historic milestone: the sesquicentennial of modern cremation in the United States. Now that 150 years have passed since the first cremation in a modern crematory, this anniversary is more than a celebration of the past; it’s an opportunity to reflect on how far the profession has come and to look ahead at the innovations shaping its …