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As a funeral director, you constantly care for families and communities while running a business in a demanding profession. As the National Funeral Directors Association, our mission — in all of that — is to be the best at looking out for you.
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2027 Call for Presentations We invite you to submit an engaging, innovative and thought-provoking educational proposal for consideration at one or more of our 2027 conferences.

Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Notification of Selection: All proposers will be notified via email by Wednesday, March 31, 2027. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE >

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Your career. Your well-being. Your growth.
Continuing education, community, conferences, career support and the connections that make the funeral profession and industry worth staying in. EXPLORE
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YOUR BUSINESS
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Legal forms, music licensing, recruiting, compliance, preneed and the business resources that keep your funeral home running well. EXPLORE
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OUR  PROFESSION
Shaping the future of funeral service.
NFDA provides full-time advocacy in Washington, D.C., original research and a community of professionals dedicated to advancing the funeral service profession. EXPLORE

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Nov 10
Arrangement Solutions Academy – November 2026 Location: Virtual Event Duration: Multiple Days Credit Hours: 6
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Nov 18
Cremation Certification Program: Miami, FL Location: Miami, FL Duration: 8 hours Credit Hours: 7
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Dec 1
Cremation Certification Program: Southaven, MS Location: Southaven, MS Duration: 0 min Credit Hours: 1
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Dec 9
Webinar: Strategic Debt: Turning Leverage into Growth Location: Virtual Event Duration: 1 hours Credit Hours: 1
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  • Meet continuing education (CE) requirements with free monthly webinars
  • Discounts to NFDA events and training
  • Connect with peers across the world
  • Member benefits apply to your entire team
  • Access to 300+ legal forms
  • Free consultation with human resources and OSHA experts
  • Connect with funeral professionals across the country
  • Access research and resources relevant to your work
  • Find opportunities to collaborate and grow
  • Free limited membership while you’re in school
  • Support and guidance for entering the profession
  • Career opportunities to start you on your path
  • Visibility with 20,000+ NFDA members
  • Exhibit at the world’s largest funeral profession expo
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Reasons to join NFDA

NFDA is the only funeral service organization with a full-time lobbyist watching out for our interests in Washington, D.C. Your support enables your advocacy team to act promptly and positively for NFDA members of all funeral services
Robert T. Arrington, CCO, Former NFDA Advocacy Chair

Featured NFDA Stories

House Passes Veterans Legislation Including Key NFDA Priorities NFDA Applauds Bipartisan Action, Urges Senate to Send Bill to the President For Immediate Release: November 12, 2026 Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (S. 4744/H.R. 9237), legislation that includes two NFDA priorities designed to improve funeral […] CONTINUE READING CONTINUE READING >
Homer Elwood Appointed to NFDA Board of Directors For Immediate Release: November 12, 2026 Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors, in accordance with the association’s governance process, has appointed Homer E. Elwood Jr. of Gray Funeral Home in Clinton, South Carolina, to serve as an at-large representative, filling the vacancy created by […] Continue Reading Continue Reading >
New NFDA 2026 Report: Americans Are Radically Redefining End-of-Life Traditions as Cremation Rates Soar Past 64% Convenience surpasses cost as the leading driver behind cremation; consumers increasingly blend spiritual traditions with personalized venues. For Immediate Release: November 9, 2026 Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has released its annual 2026 Cremation & Burial Report, revealing a massive cultural and economic shift in how Americans approach end-of-life care and […] CONTINUE READING CONTINUE READING >
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