Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy, who died August 25, 2009, touched the lives of millions in the United States and around the

Senator Edward M. Kennedy photo: kennedy.senate.gov

world. He dedicated his life to public service and, as the nation's second-longest serving member of the Senate, was a compassionate and visionary advocate for a fairer America. The National Funeral Directors Association joins in mourning the loss of the man known as the "Lion of the Senate."

NFDA has made available a number of items which members may download and use for a local memorial service or tribute to honor Senator Kennedy.

• A PowerPoint presentation reviewing the life of Senator Kennedy. (PowerPoint, 3.4 MB) 
• A one-page biography of Senator Kennedy that incorporates a color photo. (PDF, 91.1 KB)
• An customizable ad slick for placement in your local newspaper that pays tribute to Senator Kennedy. (PDF, 415 KB)
• For ideas on how you can organize and host a community tribute, please review NFDA's When a Celebrity Dies: A Guideline for Community Tributes.

How to download the files above:

1. These materials are available to NFDA members only, and require you to be logged into the NFDA Website.
2. Right-click on desired link.
3. Click "Save Target As."
4. Save the file to your computer.

If you have questions about organizing a tribute to Senator Kennedy, please call NFDA at 800-228-6332.

Other informational Websites:

• Senator Edward Kennedy's Senate Website
• John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
• News Obituaries: 
  • New York Times
  • USA Today
  • Associated Press
  • Washington Post
  • Boston Globe