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Chad Grama, reappointed to State Board of Funeral Service, stresses consumer protection role of the board

Mississippi Senate Nominations Committee · March 13, 2026
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Summary

Chad Grama told the committee his first term on the State Board of Funeral Service has shown him the board's consumer-protection responsibilities; senators discussed peer report references before moving to advance his reappointment to the full Senate.

Chad Grama appeared by Zoom as a reappointment to the State Board of Funeral Service, saying he had just completed a first term and found the work rewarding. He described operating in the funeral business for decades and said service on the board has increased his awareness of issues affecting families and providers.

Senators questioned references listed on Grama's peer report and discussed his community involvement; colleagues defended his record and moved to "advise and consent." The committee carried the motion and reported Grama’s nomination to the full Senate.

Grama thanked the committee for the opportunity to appear and reiterated the board’s mission to protect consumers while supporting funeral directors.