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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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