Last Chance to Save! Register Now for the NFDA Embalming Seminar April 06, 2025 If you’re looking to sharpen your embalming and restorative art skills with hands-on training and live demonstrations, don’t wait - seats for the 2025 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar are filling up fast! Taking place May 7-9 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Scien...
Confidence. Compliance. Credibility. Get Certified Today. April 04, 2025 As more families choose cremation, it's critical for funeral professionals to stay ahead, not just to keep up, but to lead. Whether you’re operating a crematory or working with a third-party provider, the NFDA Cremation Certification Program gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials...
NFDA Elections - Verify Your Email April 04, 2025 As a valued member of NFDA you have a voice in the governance of your association. Qualified NFDA members will elect officers via an electronic ballot from June 12-25, 2025. To ensure all eligible members receive voting credentials and important election communications, NFDA must have accu...
Funeral Service Foundation Launches IMPACT 1000 Giving Program to Strengthen Funeral Service Community April 04, 2025 The Funeral Service Foundation is proud to announce the launch of IMPACT 1000, a collective giving initiative designed to unite funeral professionals in making a lasting difference within the funeral service community. By combining individual contributions, IMPACT 1000 members will amplify their ...
New Episode Alert: Remembering A Life Podcast April 04, 2025 Just in time for Earth Day, your colleague Katey Houston from Return Home joins us on the Remembering A Life podcast! We dig into the topic of natural organic reduction and how it is providing families with a unique opportunity to say goodbye to loved ones. Tune in to find out why this relatively ne...
Volunteers Needed for NBE Item Writing Workshops April 03, 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...
NFDA Applauds Congress for Introducing Legislation to Protect Grieving Families April 03, 2025 As the foremost advocate for grieving families and the funeral service profession, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) commends Congress for introducing two critical pieces of legislation that will provide much-needed oversight to the whole-body donation process and financial rel...
Last Call: Apply for the NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program by April 15 April 03, 2025 Are you ready to take the next big step in your funeral service career? The NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program is your opportunity to grow as a leader, connect with peers, and gain the skills you need to lead with confidence. This immersive, yearlong program is designed for funeral profession...
Changing Funeral Preferences: NFDA’s First-of-Its-Kind Generational Report Now Available April 02, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, has released an unprecedented study examining consumer attitudes toward funeral service across generations. Available to funeral service professionals for download at no charge, Chan...
NFDA Applauds Introduction of Federal Legislation to Ease Funeral Cost Burden on Families March 31, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) applauds Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) for introducing The Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436), a forward-thinking bill that would help grieving families manage funeral costs by expanding how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be used. This...