AFCCA Legislative Update – May 29, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates SB1668 (disposition; remains; authorization; legal decision making) Sponsored by Senator Shawnna Bolick moved through caucus since it was amended with a Strike Everything Amendment that replaces its text with legislation that would clarify in statute who has decision making authority over a decedent minor in very specific instances. This bill was voted unanimously out of the House and will now return to the Senate for a final vote …

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AFCCA Legislative Update – May 22, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates Following the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) formally approving the Funeral Board incorporation rules, the Department of Health Services and the Association met this week to discuss implementation next steps, including the development of policy and procedure guidelines for funeral industry businesses. We continue to work closely together to ensure that businesses have the resources and information needed to come into full compliance with the new rules as …

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AFCCA Legislative Update – May 15, 2026

Provided by Capitol Consulting, LLC AFCCA Updates The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) has officially approved the Funeral Board incorporation rules, marking the final step in the rule approval process. 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 …

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Notice of New Rules Effective July 4, 2026

The Funeral Services Licensing rulemaking has been approved. The updated rules will go into effect on July 4, 2026. You may review the Notice of Final Rulemaking here: Notice of Final Rulemaking (as filed). To see the history of this rulemaking, please click here. We will be providing additional guidance. In the meantime, we encourage you to begin reviewing the updated rules. Below are a few key highlights: Funeral Establishments (see Article 3) A floor …

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VA Burial Benefits Resources for Funeral Professionals and Veteran Families

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration has released a valuable collection of free resources to help funeral professionals, cemeteries, cremation providers, and end-of-life planners better serve Veteran families. Many Veterans and their loved ones are unaware of the burial and memorial benefits they have earned through military service. According to the VA, thousands of dollars in benefits often go unclaimed simply because families are not informed about the options available to them. …

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AFCCA Legislative Update – May 8, 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. …

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AFCCA Legislative Update – May 1, 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. …

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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. …

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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 …

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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. …

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