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- Regulation & licensing
Florida bans exclusive funeral-service deals with hospice and end-of-life providers
A Florida law taking effect July 1, 2026 bars funeral providers from exclusive-service deals with hospice and end-of-life care entities, while also easing licensure for out-of-state funeral directors and dropping a college law-course requirement.
- Regulation & licensing
Missouri board revokes Butler County funeral director's license over death certificates
Missouri's State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors revoked the funeral director and embalmer licenses of Andrew Trammel Moore of Butler County on March 26, 2026, citing false statements on one death certificate and failure to file another.
- Cremation & alternatives
NFDA report puts 2025 US cremation rate at 63.4%, projects 82.3% by 2045
The National Funeral Directors Association's 2025 Cremation & Burial Report puts the US cremation rate at 63.4% against a 31.6% burial rate, and projects cremation will reach 82.3% by 2045 and exceed 50% in every state by 2035.
- Consolidation & ownership
Park Lawn adds Oklahoma City funeral homes and cemetery in first 2026 deal
Toronto-based Park Lawn Corporation acquired two funeral homes and a combination funeral home and cemetery in Oklahoma City, effective January 12, 2026, adding to its roll-up of North American death care businesses.