LANCASTER, Pa., March 9, 2022 — Saxton & Stump has recently added four attorneys to the depth of resources the full-service firm is able to provide to clients. Sarah Holloway has joined the firm’s Regulatory and Government Affairs, Environmental, Workplace...
No grace period for PA Funeral Board renewals and a high-profile alkaline hydrolysis
PA Funeral Board announces no grace period for license renewals Renewals are now open for all licenses issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Funeral Directors. All Funeral Board licenses will expire on February 1, 2022 if they are not renewed by that...
Funeral Board COVID-19 waivers ending early
On August 5, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of State announced a schedule for the expiration of COVID-related waivers and suspensions of professional licensing regulations. Funeral Board waivers will now expire on August 17, 2021.
FEMA changes COVID-19 funeral assistance policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has changed its COVID-19 funeral assistance policy to ease the burden of proving a death was COVID-related.
Pennsylvania increases gathering limits and State Registrar offers guidance for FEMA funeral benefits
On May 11, 2021, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that event and gathering maximum occupancy limits will be increased to 50 percent for indoor events and gatherings and 75 percent for outdoor events and gatherings effective Monday, May 17, 2021.
Start date, application information and clarifications for FEMA funeral assistance program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it will begin taking applications for its COVID-19 funeral assistance on April 12, 2021. All applications must be made by phone by calling 844-684-6333. The application call center will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST). Applicants will then submit supporting documentation online, by mail, or by fax.
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