AFCCA Legislative Update – April 24, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler) extends the timeline for completing and registering death certificates from seven calendar days to 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it mandates that funeral establishments obtain a disposition-transit permit for the transfer of fetal remains from a hospital or clinic when specific gestational or weight criteria are met and the woman authorizes the transfer. …

Read more

NFDA Members Showed Up for the Funeral Service Profession and Stood Up for Those They Serve.

Funeral professionals advocate for families, honor the deceased and advance funeral service at NFDA’s 2026 Advocacy Summit. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) once again demonstrated why it is the leading voice of funeral service in the United States and around the world, bringing an unmatched show of strength, credibility and purpose to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Advocacy Summit. “Funeral service professionals have a powerful story to tell, and our members brought that story …

Read more

AFCCA Legislative Update – April 17, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates    HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler) extends the timeline for completing and registering death certificates from seven calendar days to 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it mandates that funeral establishments obtain a disposition-transit permit for the transfer of fetal remains from a hospital or clinic when specific gestational or weight criteria are met and the woman authorizes the transfer. …

Read more

AFCCA Legislative Update – April 10, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates The Department of Health Services rules for the Funeral Board Incorporation have been officially posted on the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council website, officially marking the beginning of their review process. This process can last between five and nine weeks. We will be monitoring closely and keep you informed as the rules continue to move through the review and approval process. HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative …

Read more

AFCCA Legislative Update – April 3, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler) now extends the timeline for completing and registering death certificates from seven calendar days to 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it mandates that funeral establishments obtain a disposition-transit permit for the transfer of unborn human remains from a hospital or clinic when specific gestational or weight criteria are met and the woman authorizes …

Read more

AFCCA Legislative Update – March 27, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler) now extends the timeline for completing and registering death certificates from seven calendar days to 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it mandates that funeral establishments obtain a disposition-transit permit for the transfer of unborn human remains from a hospital or clinic when specific gestational or weight criteria are met and the woman authorizes …

Read more

AFCCA Legislative Update – March 20, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates Last week, HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) sponsored by Representative Julie Willoughby (R – Chandler) was amended by a strike everything amendment. The new bill text is the same as SB1668 (disposition; remains; authorization; legal decision making), originally sponsored by Senator Shwanna Bolick. This legislation extends the timeline for completing and registering death certificates from seven calendar days to 14 days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it mandates …

Read more

AFCCA Legislative Update – March 13, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC The oral proceedings for the final draft rules took place on Monday this week. Both the Association and the Department expressed gratitude for the robust stakeholder process, and the Department emphasized the importance of industry input, especially during the rulemaking process. Ultimately, the final version of the rules will go through the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) approval process. This process can be long and tedious, even in its expedited …

Read more

Women Shaping the Past, Present, and Future of Funeral Service

Image: A woman tending to a sick man, 1861 via Flickr March is Women’s History Month, making it a meaningful time to recognize the growing impact of women in funeral, cemetery, and cremation professions. This month also included National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day on March 11, a day dedicated to honoring the compassionate professionals who guide families through loss and help communities memorialize loved ones. While funeral service was once widely seen as …

Read more

AFCCA Legislative Update – March 6, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC The oral proceedings for the final version of the proposed rules will take place on Monday, March 9, from 1:00 – 4:00pm. These rules took almost two years and countless hours of meetings and research on all sides to complete. The rules exemplify the culmination of a thorough stakeholder process and a determination to protect the industry. We are happy with the rules as written and have authored a letter …

Read more