Watch the 2025 NFDA Virtual Candidate Forum May 02, 2025 Learn More Before You Vote! Who will help lead NFDA into the future? To help you get to know the individuals seeking your vote in the upcoming election for seats on the NFDA Board of Directors, a virtual candidate forum was held and is now available for on-demand viewing. In this informative s...
Join the Conversation: Digging In to Embalming Tips May 02, 2025 Topic - Funeral Pro Tips: Embalming Edition May 28, 6 p.m. CT After a lively discussion in April, join your colleagues for the next session of Digging In, a new live, monthly virtual discussion series designed to foster networking and meaningful conversations among funeral service professionals....
Less Than a Month Left to Save: Register Now for the 2025 NFDA Leadership Conference May 02, 2025 NFDA invites current and aspiring leaders to the 2025 Leadership Conference, taking place August 3–6 at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California. With the early-bird registration deadline of June 1 quickly approaching, now is the time to secure your place at this premier event focused o...
Bring More Meaning to Every Service: Register for June Celebrant Training May 02, 2025 More families are seeking funeral and memorial services that reflect the unique lives of their loved ones. Certified Celebrants are meeting this need by creating personalized, healing experiences that truly honor the individual. Join NFDA and InSight Institute for Certified Celebrant Training, ta...
Make a Lasting Impression in 2026 with Personalized Messenger Calendars May 02, 2025 For more than 20 years, Messenger Calendars has been an NFDA Endorsed Provider. They are a time-tested outreach tool that helps funeral homes stay connected with the families they serve all year long. Produced and printed in the USA, Messenger calendars are designed exclusively f...
In Memoriam: His Holiness Pope Francis, 1936–2025 April 21, 2025 NFDA joins millions around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church with humility, compassion, and a deep commitment to mercy and inclusion. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis became a global symbol of peace, social justice and interfaith dialog...
Army to Reintroduce Limited Caisson Support at Arlington National Cemetery April 18, 2025 The U.S. Army has announced the limited reintegration of caisson support into funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery, beginning the week of June 2, 2025. During this initial phase, the caisson will be used as a conveyance for up to two funerals per day, not exceeding 10 per week, as the ...
NFDA Members Make an Impact at 2025 Advocacy Summit April 18, 2025 On behalf of the NFDA Board of Directors, staff and the entire funeral service profession, thank you to the NFDA members who helped make the 2025 Advocacy Summit a resounding success. Their presence on Capitol Hill demonstrated the strength, professionalism and dedication of the funeral se...
Create More Meaningful Services: Register Now for June Celebrant Training April 18, 2025 Today’s families are seeking funerals that reflect the unique lives of their loved ones, and Certified Celebrants are helping lead the way. Join NFDA and the InSight Institute June 25-27 at NFDA headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for a Certified Celebrant Training Workshop that will equ...
Last Call: Early Bird Pricing for NFDA Embalming Seminar Ends Soon! April 18, 2025 Time is running out to save on the 2025 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar - early bird pricing ends April 24! Join us May 7-9 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science for this dynamic, hands-on learning experience designed for embalmers at all skill levels. From live demonstrati...