News and Insights

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  07.03.2023

Funeral Board and Real Estate Commission Appointments

On June 29, 2023, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously confirmed new members to the State Board of Funeral Directors and State Real Estate Commission. Funeral Board Andrew J. Chomko and Gregory...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  06.22.2023

Are funeral directors exempt from overtime?

Questions frequently arise about whether funeral directors may be classified as exempt from overtime. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – the federal law that governs wage and hour...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  01.04.2022

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,...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  08.06.2021

Funeral Board COVID-19 waivers ending early

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  07.01.2021

FEMA changes COVID-19 funeral assistance policy

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  05.12.2021

Pennsylvania increases gathering limits and State Registrar offers guidance for FEMA funeral benefits

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  04.02.2021

Start date, application information and clarifications for FEMA funeral assistance program

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  03.25.2021

FEMA announces details of COVID-19 funeral assistance program

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  03.23.2021

Pennsylvania eases mask order to match Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  03.16.2021

Pennsylvania relaxes gathering limits again, including for funeral services

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...