NFDA Releases 2025 Cremation & Burial Report: Comprehensive Insights to Guide the Future of Funeral Service October 06, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has released its “2025 Cremation & Burial Report,” the most comprehensive analysis of consumer disposition trends available to funeral service professionals. The report shows the U.S. cremation rate is projected to reach 63.4% in 2025...
NFDA Member Discount Advantage Program: Rent an SUV for Just $49 Per Day! October 03, 2025 Looking for the perfect ride for your next adventure? Budget Car Rental, part of the Discount Advantage Program for NFDA memebrs, has you covered with an exclusive SUV rental deal! Whether you’re planning a family road trip, a weekend getaway, or holiday travel, you can rent an SUV for just $4...
Bob Arrington Honored with the Funeral Service Foundation Distinguished Service Award October 03, 2025 The Funeral Service Foundation is proud to announce Bob Arrington as the 2025 recipient of its prestigious Distinguished Service Award, honoring his decades of exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to advancing the Foundation’s mission and strengthening the funeral service profession. ...
Resources to Support Grieving Families During the Holidays October 03, 2025 The NFDA Store is your go-to source for professional tools, guides, and inspiration designed to support your work and strengthen the care you provide to families. This week, we’re featuring three impactful titles to help support people grieving families during the upcoming holiday season: ...
Celebrate, Connect and Be Inspired: Special Events at Convention October 02, 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...
Government Shutdown: Impact on VA Services October 01, 2025 As you know, on October 1, the federal government "shut down." During the current lapse in funding, the vast majority of VA benefits and services will continue uninterrupted, but the government shutdown is not without consequences to VA. The following critical Veterans care and assist...
Heading to Chicago? Don’t Forget Your Hotel Reservation September 22, 2025 If you are still looking to secure accommodations for the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo, time is running out! The deadline to book your hotel through NFDA’s official housing partner, Maritz Global Events, is Friday, October 3. If you’ve already booked your hotel for th...
Urgent - FEMA Funeral Reimbursement to End September 30, 2025 September 22, 2025 To help ease the financial burden of COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been providing up to $9,000 reimbursement for funeral expenses related to COVID-19. FEMA is issuing a reminder that eligible families only have until September 30, 2025, to apply for this reimbursement....
ABFSE Seeks Your Comments on Updated Accreditation and Policy Manual September 19, 2025 The American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) is asking for your input as it completes a comprehensive update of the Accreditation and Policy Manual, the first full review of this essential document in more than a decade. Your feedback is vital to ensuring the manual reflects the needs of ...
Employees Posting Personal Opinions on Social Media: What Can Employers Act Upon September 19, 2025 NFDA's Endorsed Provider partner SESCO Management Consultants has provided the following article for NFDA members. As more and more employees use social media as major communication tools, employers must know what they can and can’t do when it comes to disciplining or even termina...