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2024 AFCCA Fall Mixer Recap – Community and Connections
On Saturday, November 9, Rustler’s Roost in Phoenix was filled with the energy and camaraderie of the funeral, cemetery, and cremation profession. The 2024 Arizona Funeral, Cemetery, and Cremation Association (AFCCA) Fall Mixer welcomed around 160 industry professionals for an evening of meaningful interactions, shared ideas, and community support. In a field where understanding and compassion are essential, creating opportunities to connect with peers helps strengthen the bonds that sustain us in serving others. This …
NFDA Champions Veterans’ Burial Benefit Access in Congressional Hearing
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) was invited to testify before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs at an oversight hearing titled “Our Nation’s Hallowed Grounds: A Review of America’s National Cemetery Funeral Operations for Veterans and Servicemembers.” The hearing focused on assessing and improving the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) efforts to meet the needs of military families. NFDA was called …
AFCCA Advocacy Updates October 18, 2024
Funeral Services Advisory Committee Update The Funeral Services Advisory Committee application is live on the Arizona Department of Health Services website. Currently, 20 applications have been received, and new applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled. A public member who owns a non-funeral-related business is still needed. Centralized Embalming Locations Update AZDHS is creating a form for firms using Centralized Embalming Locations. Once completed, firms can eliminate their on-site prep/embalming rooms. Until this …