HB2123 – Funeral Board Extension Bill Timeline

April 18, 2022 HB2123 Funeral Board Extension Bill passed unanimously through Senate Rule with no comments or discussion. It is scheduled to be heard in caucus on April 19, which does not require a vote, it is an opportunity for the bill to be heard by all the members of the Senate. There are no actions to be taken at this time. April 15, 2022 HB2123 Funeral Board Extension Bill is on the Senate Rules …

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April 7, 2023 Advocacy Update

Today, we met with Senate Majority Staff to discuss HB2123, the implications of the bill, and most importantly, the bill’s intent.  As you know, HB2123 continues the State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, but only until March 31, 2023. The bill also redefines “licensed” persons as “registered” persons. Initially we were under the impression that bill was introduced with the sole intention of deregulating the industry, similar to what has happened with several regulatory …

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April 1, 2022 Advocacy Update: HB2123 Striker Language Adopted

Good Afternoon,Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your support of me as the AFCCA President.  I have and always will support the best interests of the funeral profession.  Your AFCCA board of directors has had the opportunity to present the best of themselves and made a contribution toward meaningful dialogue.  Being present and being heard is the only way change is made. Today, through a continuing resolution, the Arizona State Senate, specifically the appropriations committee, Unanimously …

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March 30, 2022 Advocacy Update: Striker Bill Introduced

After many months of asking for a continuation bill for the Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, today we received the language for the Board’s proposed continuation bill. Important pieces to note: Legislatures would like to move the Funeral Board to a similar model like Colorado. They do not agree with the overreach and licensing the Board imposes on the industry and want to move away from licensure and more to registration and certification. …

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January 16, 2022 Advocacy Update: Start of 55th Legislature Session

Monday, January 10, 2022 marked the beginning of the Arizona – Fifty-fifth Legislature – Second Regular Session (2022).  On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 the Arizona House of Representatives Interim Commerce Committee met with the Sunset Review of the Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers on their Agenda. After reviewing  the Arizona Auditor General report and the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers report, the committee’s  largest concern was that within the audit …

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Compliance Alert: Handling Vendor Surcharges

Article sourced from NFDA News January 06, 2022 By Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel As many of you may have read, in response to the soaring inflation that is gripping the country (an increase of 6.8% compared to 12 months ago and its highest level in 39 years), many vendors have begun instituting surcharges on their products. Perhaps you’ve read about these surcharges or you might have received a letter directly from your vendor. Because …

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Acknowledging the Potential of Holiday Blues: Practical Tips to Survive & Thrive – A Video from Dr. Wolfelt

Originally posted on the NFDA Website

Dr. Alan Wolfelt has created a special video that provides practical counsel to assist people in maintaining their mental health wellness during the holidays. Best of all, Dr. Wolfelt is making this video available to you at no cost.

While the holidays can result in joy, they can also result in conflicts within your family, illustrate differences between generations, and sometimes between spouses and significant others. Dr. Wolfelt’s video provides practical tips to not only survive any potential holidays blues, but also outline some ways you can potentially thrive.

Ideas for using the video: 

  • Embed the video on your website
  • Share the video via email with families you have served
  • Share the video on social media
  • Show the video as part of your funeral home’s holiday service of remembrance
  • And more!

You can find the video here: https://youtu.be/87eVLjd8ocU.

2021 NFDA General Price List Study Shows Funeral Costs Not Rising as Fast as Rate of Inflation

If you cannot view the news release below, read it online: https://nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/6182.  For Immediate Release: November 4, 2021  Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org 2021 NFDA General Price List Study Shows Funeral Costs Not Rising as Fast as Rate of Inflation Brookfield, Wis. – While the prices for many goods and services are increasing rapidly, the cost of a funeral is not growing as fast as the rate of inflation. According to the 2021 National Funeral Directors …

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Experience Better Health Insurance with NFDA and Mercer

If you are having trouble reading the news release below, find it online: https://nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/6192 For Immediate Release: November 15, 2021 Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org Experience Better Health Insurance with NFDA and Mercer Brookfield, Wis. – Quality, affordable health insurance is a sought-after benefit by employees. To help funeral home owners ensure they are offering the best possible insurance to retain and attract employees, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has partnered with a new …

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Remembering A Life COVID-19 Education Efforts Earn National Award

For Immediate Release: October 26, 2021 Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org   Remembering A Life COVID-19 Education Efforts Earn National Award Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and its consumer education initiative, Remembering A Life, were recently honored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with a Gold Award in the Power of A Awards for their efforts to educate the public about funerals and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Educational …

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