Wait … Did Maine and Minnesota Just Legalize Natural Organic Reduction?
Want to confuse the Google gods? Just search for “States where natural organic reduction is legal.” You’ll get a wide range of answers, with “six,” “seven,” and “eight”...
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Maryland Governor Signs Natural Organic Reduction and Alkaline Hydrolysis Into Law
On May 9, Maryland Governor Wes Moore approved the Green Death Care Options Act, legalizing both natural organic reduction (NOR) and alkaline hydrolysis (AH). The act was unanimously...
SCI Agrees to Pay $23 Million in California Neptune and Trident Societies Settlement
Service Corporation International (SCI) will pay $23 million in civil penalties as part of a settlement agreement with the state of California, the city of San Francisco, and...
ICCFA Government & Legal Committee Embarks on 2024 Capitol Hill Advocacy Initiative
STERLING, VA (March 15, 2024) – The Government and Legal Committee of the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association (ICCFA) reconvened on Capitol Hill from March 7-8, 2024, reaffirming...
New Legislation Introduced to Ease Funeral Expenses for Families
Brookfield, Wis. – Families facing the unexpected loss of a loved one may find relief in new legislation introduced in the House of Representatives today. Endorsed by the...
“Enough is Enough”: Colorado Lawmakers Announce Deathcare Licensing Bill
Colorado lawmakers announced a bipartisan bill on Monday that would reinstate licensing regulations for funeral directors. The bill is the first of three potential bills aimed at preventing...
Funeral Law Review Virtual Symposium: The Future of Death Care In America
WHEELING, IL— As the last few years have reminded us, the only constant in life and death care is change. With an in-depth look at the many topics...