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Here you will find announcements of FCAWM news, projects and events, as well as news of state and national developments relevant to consumer rights and death care options. Use the “Search” Box to find entries on topics of interest.
MAVRIC is the state’s new, modernized system for processing vital events. As of June 2, 2025, MAVRIC replaces the previous Vitals Information Partnership (VIP) system for death registrations. Preparation for this change has been underway for over a year, with trainings…
Continue readingOur Spring newsletter is ready! You can read it here online: Spring 2025 Newsletter. Paper copies will be produced this week and sent (via bulk mail) to our print mailing list; a Mailchimp notice will be sent soon to our…
Continue readingWe have edited our Directory of Funeral Homes to reflect a change that has recently been brought to our attention. The funeral home located at 130 Carew Street, Springfield, has changed its name to City Cremations. It is still owned…
Continue readingOur Board of Trustees met today, January 8, 2025, and discussed goals for projects that we hope to accomplish this year. We are saddened to learn that two of our trustees have just stepped down (citing other demands on their…
Continue readingWe welcome new trustee Pamela Shad, who was nominated and voted in at our recent Annual Meeting. She lives in Great Barrington and will help us with outreach in Berkshire County. She joins continuing trustees Jim Couchon, Cheryl Funk, Tom…
Continue readingWe’re ready for our Annual Meeting & Program this Sunday, October 20, 2024, 2-4pm. You can now view our Agenda and related documents via links in this message, or links on our Annual Meeting page. Advance registration is required this…
Continue readingOur Fall Newsletter is ready! Printed copies have been mailed to members who prefer print. An email notification was sent yesterday via Mailchimp to our “electronic” subscribers. The Fall Newsletter is posted here for all to view. This issue lists…
Continue readingJoin us Sunday, October 20, 2:00-4:00pm, for our special program: “You Can Do This: Family-Led Funerals” with guest speaker Lee Webster. Registration (for in-person or Zoom) now open! See flyer below. This program is part of our Annual Membership Meeting. Refreshments,…
Continue readingOur volunteers will be presenting information at many senior centers in the coming weeks. Council on Aging (COA) staff have invited us to give presentations and/or participate in their information fairs. All of these are free and open to the…
Continue readingThis month at the Central Library of Springfield City Libraries (220 State Street, Springfield) there’s a relevant book display titled, “Preparing for the End of Life.” Librarian Lisa Lipshires requested a supply of our “Don’t Be Caught Dead Without Us”…
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