New Orleans is the host city for the 2010 NFDA International Convention & Expo (October 10-13). There has never been a better time to visit New Orleans, for business or pleasure. There are more restaurants open in New Orleans than ever before - 986 restaurants featuring cuisine unlike anywhere in the world. Thanks to practically citywide refurbishments and upgrades, some hotels are reporting their highest guest satisfaction scores ever. Music in New Orleans continues to flourish, particularly the great American tradition of jazz, which was invented in New Orleans. Muesums and galleries... shops and boutiques... legendary nightlife. No matter what your tastes or interests, there is something for YOU in New Orleans.

Register now for the 2010 NFDA International Convention & Expo: www.nfda.org/neworleans2010

New Orleans: A City Made for Music

Since the pleasure-loving French founded a city on the Delta in 1718, music and dance have been the heart and soul of New Orleans.

Program will recognize funeral homes that meet strict criteria in the area of green funeral practices

Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched an exclusive new Green Funeral Practices™ Certificate Program that will allow association members to distinguish their funeral homes as leading providers of green funeral services in their community and demonstrate their commitment to environmentally-responsible business practices. NFDA is the first national funeral service association to offer such a program.