Elevate Your Funeral Services: NFDA Teams up with In-Sight Institute to Host Celebrant Training Workshops in 2025 March 24, 2025 Every life deserves to be honored in a way that reflects the individuality of the person being remembered. As more families seek personalized ways to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones, funeral professionals are embracing Certified Celebrants. To help funeral directors, funeral home staff, ...
NFDA to Testify Before Congress – Tune in Live on Wednesday! March 24, 2025 As the profession’s leading advocate for veterans’ funeral and burial benefits, NFDA has been invited to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. This important legislative hearing takes place on Wednes...
Join the Conversation: NFDA’s Digging In Discussion Series Kicks Off in April March 23, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce the launch of Digging In, a new live, monthly virtual discussion series designed to foster networking and meaningful conversations among funeral service professionals. The inaugural discussion will take place April 23 from 6-7 ...
Funeral Service Trailblazer Katey Houston Named 2025 NFDA Inspiration Award Winner March 23, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce that Katey Houston of Return Home in Auburn, Washington, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 NFDA Inspiration Award. Sponsored by National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), this prestigious award honors an excepti...
Volunteers Needed for NBE Item Writing Workshops March 21, 2025 The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference) is looking for volunteers to participate in the National Board Exam (NBE) Virtual Item Writing Workshops. The Conference invites anyone who meets the criteria to apply. No experience in exam development is required bec...
Mental Health Hub: Fuel Your Mind and Body March 21, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Your diet and overall well-being are closely linked. If you’ve ever felt tired after eating a large dessert or anxious after drinking caffeine, you understand how the fuel you give your body also affects your mind. When you recognize how ...
Shine a Spotlight on Your Brilliant Ideas March 21, 2025 Every day, funeral homes across the country and around the world develop innovative ways to support grieving families and serve their communities. Whether it’s a unique memorial event, an impactful community outreach program or a fresh approach to helping families navigate loss, these ide...
Take the Next Step in Your Career: Apply for the NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program March 21, 2025 Are you ready to grow as a leader in funeral service? The NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program is your opportunity to develop essential leadership skills, expand your professional network and gain the confidence to take your career to the next level. This yearlong program is designed for f...
Grow, Acquire or Transition: NFDA Endorsed Providers Are Here to Help You Thrive March 20, 2025 Whether you're looking to expand your business, acquire your first funeral home or start planning your exit strategy, NFDA Endorsed Providers Foresight and Johnson Consulting Group are ready to help you plant the seeds of success! In a recent survey of NFDA members, nearly half (45.9%) i...
Do You Have a Real ID? March 16, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reminding Americans that REAL ID enforcement will start in 2025! Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued ID card, or other acceptable forms of identification (e.g., a valid passport o...