Legal Update: Injunction Lifted on Corporate Transparency Act February 20, 2025 by Christopher Farmer, NFDA General Counsel A federal court in Texas has lifted its nationwide injunction, which halted the filing of beneficial ownership information collection under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). At this time, even though other courts are reviewing challenges to the A...
New USPS Shipping Requirement for Shipping Cremated Remains February 19, 2025 The United States Postal Service (USPS) is the only shipping company that ships cremated remains. To increase the visibility of packages containing cremated remains and to ensure those packages are more secure for processing and a timely delivery, effective March 1, 2025, customers will be required ...
Lead with Purpose: Apply for NFDA’s National Emerging Leaders Program Today February 17, 2025 NFDA has begun accepting applications for the 2025-26 National Emerging Leaders Program. Since its inception, this transformative program has nurtured 58 funeral service professionals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to excel as leaders in their funeral homes, communities, a...
NFDA Legal Bulletin: Do You Have a Document Retention Schedule? February 10, 2025 By Chris Farmer. NFDA General Counsel As we move toward the season where we start organizing our documents for the tax man, it is important to remember to check your document retention schedule and make sure you are on track. If you don’t have a document retention schedule, it’s...
Mental Health Hub: Energize Your Daily Life February 10, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Motivation drives you to work hard and achieve your goals. It’s common to feel motivated one day and discouraged the next, but even when you’re in a slump, you can boost your energy levels through simple habit changes and mindset sh...
Last Chance for Early-Bird Savings: Register Now for the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference! February 07, 2025 Time is running out to save on registration for the 2025 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference! Register by February 14 to take advantage of early-bird pricing for this premier event designed to empower, educate and connect women in funeral service. Join us May 15-18 at the Hyatt Regency Tam...
Less Than One Month Left to Register for the NFDA Advocacy Summit! February 07, 2025 Time is running out to secure your spot at the 2025 NFDA Advocacy Summit, taking place April 9-11 in Washington, D.C. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait – the deadline to register and book your hotel room at the exclusive NFDA rate is March 7. This is your opportunity to ...
Final Call for NFDA Inspiration Award Nominations! February 07, 2025 Time is running out! The deadline to nominate an outstanding woman for the NFDA Inspiration Award is fast approaching – submissions close at 5 p.m. CT on February 17. This prestigious award honors a woman who has made a meaningful impact in funeral service, inspiring her peers through leade...
NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar Returns with Hands-On Training and Live Demonstrations February 07, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar is returning in 2025 with an exciting new format designed to provide embalmers with cutting-edge techniques and hands-on experience. Scheduled for May 7-9 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, this p...
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