May 1998
The Director - Features
Make a Difference: Participate in the Regulatory Process
The funeral service profession represents a powerful, political voice for impacting change in the regulatory arena. There are numerous opportunities for funeral directors to comment on regulatory changes, yet only a small handful step forward to voice their opinions. Don't think your vote doesn't count—you really can make a difference.
Written by Meredyth P. Partridge, Make a Difference: Participate in the Regulatory Process describes how you can get involved in the regulatory game. The article explains how to learn more about the regulatory process, when to express your opinions, what issues to watch for and how to speak up for what you believe.
Partridge is president of Regulatory Support Services Inc., a consulting firm that provides regulatory and compliance assistance to more than 600 funeral homes, cemeteries and crematories. She also is the former executive director of the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.
