Honoring You on National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day (March 11) March 07, 2026 On March 11, we recognize YOU -- the men and women who quietly and faithfully serve families and communities every day. National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day is an opportunity to pause and acknowledge the dedication, skill and compassion that define your work. Funeral service is...
Strengthen Your Skills in the Prep Room: Register for NFDA’s Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar March 06, 2026 If you’re looking to sharpen your technical skills, gain new techniques and learn from some of the profession’s most experienced educators, don’t miss the 2026 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar, taking place May 4 through 6 or May 6 through 8 at the Pittsburgh Insti...
The Program Is Here: See What’s in Store for the 2026 Professional Women’s Conference March 06, 2026 The 2026 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference is shaping up to be an inspiring and energizing experience for women in funeral service ... and now you can see exactly what’s in store. NFDA has released the full schedule and session lineup for this year’s conference, taking place ...
Register Now to Secure Your Congressional Meetings at the 2026 Advocacy Summit March 06, 2026 Plans for the 2026 NFDA Advocacy Summit are well underway, and our partners at Advocacy Associates have begun the important work of scheduling meetings with Members of Congress and their staff. If you plan to attend, now is the time to register. Timely registration is critical because meet...
Strengthen Your Arrangement Skills From Anywhere March 05, 2026 Arrangements are at the heart of meaningful funeral services, and NFDA’s Virtual Arrangement Solutions Academy is designed to help you approach them with greater confidence, clarity and connection. Join us for our live, interactive training sessions that offers a flexible learning experie...
NFDA’s Virtual Cremation Certification Seminar Returns in April March 05, 2026 Can’t make it to an in-person NFDA Cremation Certification Seminar? NFDA has you covered! Get certified from anywhere during our next Virtual Cremation Certification Seminar, taking place April 23 and 24. This program is essential for every funeral professional offering cremation services.&nbs...
NFDA Announces Transition in Cremation Certification Program Leadership February 25, 2026 After more than a decade of building the profession’s most respected cremation education program, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is implementing a thoughtful leadership transition to ensure its Cremation Certification Program remains the gold standard for funeral professiona...
Resources: Unclaimed Veteran Remains February 23, 2026 Did you know that through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regional offices nationwide the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) can assist coroners, medical examiners, and funeral industry partners with the burial of unclaimed remains of veterans? Here are some of the ways VBA can hel...
Volunteer Opportunity: 2026 ABFSE/Hilgenfeld Summer Curriculum Review Workshop February 23, 2026 Each year, a portion of the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) curriculum undergoes review. This important process is generously supported by a grant from the Hilgenfeld Family Foundation for Mortuary Education. Volunteers are now being sought to participate. Educators with exper...
NFDA Professional Women's Conference: Your Seat at the Table Is Waiting February 23, 2026 The early-bird deadline may have passed, but there’s still time to secure your spot (and your hotel room!) for the 2026 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, taking place May 6 to 9 in St. Pete Beach, Florida. If you’re planning to attend, now is the time to act. The hotel res...