Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Congress authorized FEMA to provide financial assistance to individuals who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
Please see the information below regarding recent regulatory changes that became effective for the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers for Chapter 20 (Regulations Governing the Practice of Funeral Services) and Chapter 30 (Regulations for Preneed Planning).
As we approached the finish line for Special session, the deadline for floor action on revenue bills (bills that affect the budget and must be considered by conferees as they negotiate the final budget) was
Friday, February 19th.
SB 1424 ensures that a Manager of Record for a funeral service establishment that performs embalming services is well trained and experienced. SB 1424 will be in committee Wednesday, January 20th. Please contact committee members asking them to support this bill.