New York officials work to find solutions for the growing number of COVID-19 deceased that require final resting places. To help funeral directors in handling the influx of bodies, New York officials are temporarily changing regulations. From allowing out of…
UK government simplifies documents needed to register deaths
The UK government has introduced a coronavirus bill to manage the deceased with respect and dignity. The changes in the bill will decrease the amount of paperwork needed in order to register a deceased helping death care providers stay safe…
California lawmakers introduce a new bill to legalize organic reduction of human bodies
Lawmaker Cristina Garcia has introduced Bill AB 2592 to legalize natural organic reduction of human bodies in California. After legalization in Washington, both Colorado, and now California are taking steps in making this disposition method available for the public. The…
Pennsylvania is introducing a new bill requiring nursing home deaths to be reported to a local coroner
Two bills are requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to report all deaths to a coroner, as soon as possible, before moving the body. The coroner will then be responsible for determining the cause of death and decide if…
New Jersey signs in laws that will improve palliative care
Tuesday January 21st, Governor Phil Murphy signed two palliative care bills that were passed this past December. The bills will improve access to palliative care and end-of-life care in the state of New Jersey. The bills going into action require…
US States taking action to improve palliative and end of life care
Recently New Jersey passed two bills to improve access to palliative and end-of-life care. The bills will support patients and professionals with more information, trained personnel and improved screening to make sure the right care is provided. What do the…
New Zealand is actively working on modernizing its funeral legislation
The Ministry of Health in New Zealand is actively seeking help from the death care professionals in order to modernize its laws concerning the funeral industry. The government has released a consultation document as an outline on ways to modernize…
