For Your Families: Grief Organizations Testing App March 18, 2019 The Stepping Forward in Grief Study is testing two online/app programs created by scientists and clinicians at Uniformed Services University and Columbia University to address grief-related challenges. These programs were developed in response to earlier research suggesting that grief-related challe...
Radiation Protection Guidelines for Safe Handling of Decedents March 14, 2019 The recent publication of a study about radiation contamination at a crematory has raised concerns about potential exposure and risk. NFDA has gathered the most up-to-date information from the medical community, which indicates that the risk of exposure is minimal and offers current handling guidelines.
Hone Your Skills March 06, 2019 The 2019 Embalming and Restorative Art Seminar will take place May 16-17 at PIMS and you’re invited! Save $25 when you register on or before April 17.
March Marketing Madness February 22, 2019 Are you up-to-date on the latest news in funeral service? If you can’t wait for the March issue of The Director magazine to hit your mailbox, check it out online or in The Director app! The March issue will help you rethink your funeral home's marketing strategies:
We Need You On Capitol Hill! February 22, 2019 We need your voice in D.C. during the 2019 NFDA Advocacy Summit. The early-bird registration (save $50!) and hotel reservation deadline for this event is March 6.
Donor Support Enables Foundation to Expand Awards and Initiatives in 2019 February 22, 2019 2018 major gifts and pledges lead to an increase in 2019 Funeral Service Foundation awards and initiatives.
Estate Tax Relief Bills Introduced in Congress February 22, 2019 Bills that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes have been introduced in the House and Senate.
House Passes $7 Billion Pandemic Bill January 10, 2019 The outlook for a bill to reauthorize anti-pandemic and other health emergency programs looks good as lawmakers seek to clear unfinished health business from the last Congress. On January 8, the House passed a bill (H.R. 269), 401-17, to renew $7 billion in emergency pandemic-prevention p...
D.C. Happenings January 03, 2019 Divided Congress Poses Obstacles Washington tends to work best when one party controls both Congress and the White House. It’s most gridlocked, usually, when control of Congress is split. Combined with the government shut down, these are interesting times in Washington, D.C. Learn more. &lsq...
Adventure Awaits! January 02, 2019 Did you make a New Year’s resolution to travel more in 2019? Travel abroad with fellow funeral professionals and experience culture, customs and funeral service trends around the world!