I hope this memo finds you well. As your Legislative Committee Chair, I am writing to provide you with an important update on recent developments regarding legislation for a declinable preneed guarantee fee. This emergency legislation is set to go into effect in...
Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Please see the following information from the Office of Vital Records, Virginia Department of Health, regarding upcoming updates to the E-Amendment process. Dear Licensed Funeral Directors, Funeral Service Licensees, and...
Scammers prey on grieving families, impersonating funeral homes Scammers are impersonating funeral homes to steal money The scammer spoofed the funeral home's number, even knew employees' names FTC: Resist pressure to act immediately, contact the funeral home directly...
A new FastDemocracy Professional Bill List Widget has been created for you to keep up with all of the bills pertaining to our profession. This is a great tool to stay informed and to take part in legislation that will affect our profession.
As SESCO has previously reported, beginning July 1, 2021, all Virginia employers will be subject to new state overtime pay requirements. Governor Ralph Northam signed into law the Virginia Overtime Wage Act on March 31, 2021. So why is this new law so critical to funeral home owners and licensed staff?
The Virginia Funeral Directors Association is bringing back their Mentorship Program. This is a great opportunity for interns, students and young professionals to have a knowledgeable resource available to them.
“We all miss the things that we used to do before the pandemic,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said, announcing the new guidance. “If you are fully vaccinated and want to attend a small outdoor gathering with people who are vaccinated and unvaccinated, or dine at an outdoor restaurant with friends from multiple households, the science shows – if you’re vaccinated – you can do so safely, unmasked.”
Thank you to those members who took the time to respond to our wage survey this month. See the results
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is set to launch the National Emerging Leaders Program on April 12 to help funeral service professionals develop leadership skills that will serve them well in any setting they may find themselves
FEMA announced that individuals will be able to begin applying for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance on April 12.