Membership continued from cover… Committee provided input on the recent survey of the mortuary science profession in Minnesota. The Legislative Committee have put significant time into the entire 149A rewrite project (and the many other issues that come up) and serve the profession well with their diverse opinions on the issues. 2022: The Legislative Committee continues to evaluate, gather input, and refine different proposals on 149A: relaxing the reciprocity requirements for licensure; changes to the internship including allowing interns to register during their education as well as allowing additional preceptors and locations for interns to learn from; an internship/ apprenticeship program to permit individuals to get a hands on preview of funeral service prior to committing to a mortuary science program; certification requirements for cremator operators; numerous other administrative updates; and a possible program to register removal specialists (non-licensed) with required training and additional requirements on employment. Of course, input is welcomed on any of these proposals, and nothing is set in stone at this point. Your membership dues support the work of the Legislative Committee in 2022!
MFDA’s Winter board meeting
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MFDA’s Online Community keeps members connected.
Meeting Involvement 2021 & 2022: Our MFDA staff and board members participated in meetings with the Minnesota Department of Health Mortuary Science staff to communicate questions/issues as needed.
Communications 2021 & 2022: MFDA shared urgent and important communications with our MFDA members through our Online Community. We provided up-to-date information regarding all of Governor Walz’s Executive Orders affecting funeral
service, as well as information about continuing education opportunities and important news for funeral service. Members were able to engage in conversations to share best practices. We published and mailed quarterly Bulletin newsletters to our MFDA members and industry resources.
Education 2021: MFDA provided continuing education opportunities both in-person and virtually. From virtual events with Dr. Alan Wolfelt on self-care for funeral directors, preneed insurance course (for both insurance and funeral director CEUs!), annual OSHA Training, and MFDA District Meeting, to our “Live & In-Person” 130th Annual Convention at Breezy Point Resort, we provided CEU events for all convenience levels.
2021 MFDA Convention
