Legal Actions

This section of PFDA's web site is dedicated to keeping our members informed about Legal Actions that have a potential impact for funeral directors in Pennsylvania.

To view recent legal actions, click on the items listed below

or in the left hand column.

Amicus Curiae
Brief Filed by NFDA in Heffner, et al. v. Murphy, et al.
RE: Cross Motions for Summary Judgment
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Amicus Curiae
Brief Filed by PFDA in Heffner, et al. v. Murphy, et al.
Lawsuit Against State Board of Directors
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State Board Is Sued Raising Many Constitutional Issues
In May 2008, a federal lawsuit was filed against members of the State Board of Funeral Directors and two staff members of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs. (UPDATED August 2011)
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Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit
In December 2008, Judge Jones from the United States District Court from the Middle District of Pennsylvania on defendant motion to dismiss the voluminous complaint filed against the State Board from Heffner, et.al. The Court overwhelmingly sided with the plaintiff in denying defendants motion to dismiss with three (3) exceptions.
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The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Agrees To Cease
Marketing Of Pre-Need Cremation Services
The Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania have reached a settlement. The Cremation Society of Pennsylvania has agreed to cease marketing its pre-need cremation services.
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