The CDC has offered guidance for completing a death certificate of a COVID-19 death. You may download it here: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvss/vsrg/vsrg03-508.pdf On April 16, 2020, the CDC ho...

On March 19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued guidance to states naming mortuary workers as “critical infrastructure workers. Many states have adopted the DHS recommendations. On...

On Wednesday March 25th, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that there will be a state mandate to ban all public gatherings of over 10 people.  This will become enforceable by law.  The offi...

A message from Kenny Culpepper, President of AFDA, to thank and commend all funeral homes for their diligent service and support during this very uncertain time. He makes some crucial recommendations ...

Dear AFDA members, We recognize that we are all dealing with an unprecedented situation. Not only is it unprecedented but it is evolving quickly. AFDA has been in close contact with national and stat...