State Orders Controversial Cremation Company To Cease And Desist

written by Brain Maass

A cremation company that some consumers labeled as nothing more than “body brokers” has been ordered to immediately stop doing business in Colorado following a CBS4 Investigation. Read more the original article at CBS Denver.

2017 KFDA Convention Highlights

The Kansas Funeral Directors Association’s 120th Annual Convention was held May 1-3 at the Wichita Marriott in Wichita, Kansas. (read more)

KFDA Partners with Funeral Innovations

The KFDA has recently partnered with Funeral Innovations to bring a unique Facebook offering to our membership. The objective is to help each member inform, educate and connect with their community with ease. (read more)

At His Own Wake, Celebration Life and the Gift of Death

written by Catherine Porter

Tormented by an incurable disease, John Shields knew that dying openly and without fear could be his legacy, if his doctor, friends and family helped him. Read the original article at The New York Times.com

KTWU airs segment on planning for death on it's "I've Got Issues" program.

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New Regulatory Changes Concerning Death Certificate Amendments

We are happy to announce that effective June 24, 2016, personal information on death certificates will be allowed to be amended without a court order up to one year after the filing of the original death certificated... (read more)