Collecting Biometric Data (i.e. fingerprints)

NFDA has recently updated their authorization form for permission to take fingerprints of a decedent to more broadly cover the collection of biometric data. The new form is posted on NYSFDA’s website Compliance page. We highly recommend using this form whenever a family requests obtaining fingerprints or other biometric data for creating keepsakes. While the New York State legislature has introduced legislation on this topic, no law have been enacted and nothing in the legislation would impact collecting and using biometric data by funeral service for the purpose of creating keepsakes. We will continue to monitor this topic and report any developments that could/would impact funeral service.