The Funeral Director's Brief

Weekly regulatory intelligence for New York funeral directors

Bills moving through Albany. DOH inspections ramping up. FTC rule changes on the horizon. New compliance requirements you haven't heard about yet.

Every week, we read the legislation, track the enforcement actions, and translate it into plain English -- so you can focus on serving families.

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Issue #9: Can You Still Train Your Successor Under Albany's New Residency Rules? S7690 Is One Vote From Passing.

The bill caps your firm at two residents, locks owners with recent disciplinary letters out of training for five years, kills part-time residency, and adds quarterly reporting. Five situations that determine how it hits your firm.

Issue #8: The Budget Is Now 23 Days Late. The Session Window Is Closing.

Three weeks of session burned on budget. Why S7690 in Finance is now first in line, and what to ask NYSFDA about the FTC comment deadline before May 31.

Issue #7: The Budget Is Now 16 Days Late. Here Is What That Costs You.

The compounding cost of budget delay on the spring legislative window. S7690 in Finance, FTC comment deadline 44 days out, and a narrow DOL "qualified tips" rule worth flagging.

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How to Prepare for a DOH Inspection

Stephanie Gilman has her team ready to travel the state. What the inspection ramp-up means and how to prepare your prep room.

NY Comptroller Audit: What Every Funeral Director Needs to Know

The audit that started it all. Body mix-ups, unregistered directors, and 12 recommendations that are changing how DOH operates.

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One FTC violation costs $50,120 per offense. One missed CE deadline means license suspension. One failed inspection becomes a public record. Staying informed costs less than one hour of attorney time per year.

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