Pursuit of Excellence: It’s Your Time to Shine May 10, 2024 NFDA’s Pursuit of Excellence honorees are an exceptional group. Not only are Pursuit of Excellence funeral homes serving grieving families with dignity and compassion, but they are finding meaningful ways to support and give back to the community. To earn a NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award, a funeral home must demonstrate proficiency in key areas of funeral service, including: Compliance with state and federal regulations Staff participation in ongoing education and professional development Offering outstanding programs and resources to bereaved families Being actively engaged in their community Active participation in and service to the funeral service profession Promotion of their funeral home services through a variety of marketing, advertising and public relations programs. Integrity through adherance to a Pledge of Ethical Practices. Chances are, your firm has already fulfilled many of the requirements and have the required documentation on-file. Be sure to document your firm's achievements and submit your entry by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 15, 2024. Learn more and submit your entry today.