Past Issues

Every issue of The Funeral Director's Brief -- weekly regulatory intelligence for New York funeral directors.

Issue #3 — March 24, 2026

The Apprenticeship Bill Is Dead. Here's What Killed S8152 -- and What's Still Alive.

S8152 had its enacting clause stricken in June 2025. We break down what happened, why it matters, and what the Assembly companion bill A5172 means going forward. Plus: three PRA notices from the FTC signal a compliance push, and DOH inspections are going statewide.

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Issue #2 — March 13, 2026

What the 4-Year Apprenticeship Bill Means for Rural Funeral Homes

S8152 explained in plain English -- not a shortcut, a structured alternative. Why rural operators are hit hardest by the workforce shortage. A 12-point prep room inspection checklist to use before an inspector arrives. Key 2026 deadlines.

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Issue #1 — March 2026

SCI Brought Their Bill to Albany Without NYSFDA. Here's What S9112 Actually Says.

Service Corporation International introduced the Licensed Funeral Arranger Act without NYSFDA support. What it would actually change, who it benefits, and why NYSFDA is fighting it. Plus: a new DOH bureau director is staffing up, and inspections are coming.

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