Don’t Miss Out: Virtual Arrangement Solutions Academy Begins Soon June 13, 2025 Time is running out to secure your spot in NFDA’s new virtual Arrangement Solutions Academy, a dynamic, small-group experience designed to help funeral directors strengthen relationships with families and deliver services that foster healing and connection. Led by NFDA trainer Lanae Strover...
2025 Service of Remembrance: Honoring Our Colleagues and Loved Ones June 13, 2025 The NFDA Service of Remembrance, celebrating the lives of funeral service professionals who died during the past year, will be held on Tuesday, October 28 during the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Chicago. If there is an NFDA member, employee of a member firm, immediate family m...
A Brush With Death Celebrates the Class of 2025 June 13, 2025 The latest episode of NFDA’s podcast, A Brush With Death, is a must-listen for anyone inspired by the future of funeral service. In “Congrats Class of 2025,” host Gabe Schauf welcomes four recent graduates - Natasha Jules, William Trotman, Cameron Smith and Trinity Cornelius -...
Celebrate, Connect & Be Inspired: Special Events at Convention June 13, 2025 While the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo offers unmatched education and the world’s largest funeral service expo, it’s also your opportunity to recharge, reconnect and celebrate all that makes funeral service extraordinary. From high-energy gatherings to meaningful tr...
Convention Hotel Rooms Going Fast – Book Today! June 13, 2025 Planning to attend the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Chicago? Don’t wait to reserve your hotel room! Several official convention hotels are already sold out – including the Fairmont Chicago – Millennium Park, Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place, Hilton Garden Inn...
Mental Health Hub: Relax for Improved Sleep June 13, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Did you know that more than one-third of all American adults sleep less than the recommended seven hours each night? Research has shown that sufficient, good-quality sleep is as essential to your wellbeing as adequate nutrition and regular exer...
30 Days to Go. One Big Opportunity. June 13, 2025 The clock is ticking! Entries for NFDA’s Pursuit of Excellence Program are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 15. This national honor recognizes funeral homes that deliver outstanding service to families, engage meaningfully with their communities, and uphold the highest ethical and pro...
Your Voice, Your Vote: Cast Your Ballot by June 25 June 12, 2025 The future of funeral service leadership is in your hands. Qualified NFDA members have until June 25 to vote in the 2025 NFDA Board of Directors election and on important changes to the NFDA Bylaws. Election Details Voting Period: June 12–25, 2025 Voting Credentials: Distributed via...
Grow, Acquire or Transition: NFDA Endorsed Providers Are Here to Help You Thrive June 12, 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...
The Gift of Understanding: Brain Donation and PTSD Research June 03, 2025 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people worldwide, from combat veterans and first responders to survivors of domestic partner abuse, accidents or natural disasters. Yet despite its prevalence, the condition remains shrouded in scientific mystery. What causes PTSD in som...