For Families
Suppliers
The Foundation
Store
News
In the News
COVID 19
Media Center
Connect With Us
Podcast
Blog
Contact us
Become a Member
Search
Cart
Login
Cart
Search
Login
Become a Member
Conferences
Advocacy Summit
Consumer Trends Conference
Disposition Demystified: A Virtual Event
Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar
Futures Forum
International Convention & Expo
Call for Presentations
Service of Remembrance
Leadership Conference
Meet the Mentors
Professional Women's Conference
Inspiration Award
Membership
Become a Member
Membership Value Meter
Member Perks
SupportLinc Member Assistance Program
Discount Advantage Program
Endorsed Providers
Recognition Programs
Member Directory
Code of Professional Conduct
Committees & Groups
Resources
Legal & Compliance
Business & Technical
Operations & Management
Take 5 Series
Music and Webcasting Licenses
Remembering A Life
Media Relations
Marketing Materials
Publications
Research
Serving Veterans
Alternative Disposition
Find a Funeral Home
Find A Supplier
Education
Education Overview
National Emerging Leaders Program
Search CE By State
Calendar of Events
Webinars
On-Demand Learning
Certification & Training Programs
International Professional Achievement Certificate
Licensing Boards & Requirements
Careers
Become a Funeral Professional
Journey to Serve
Find/Post a Job
Licensing Boards & Requirements
Schools/Education
Scholarships
Work at NFDA
Advocacy
Overview
Current Issues
Get Involved
Donate to the PAC
Advocacy Summit
News
In The News
COVID-19
Media Center
Blog
Conferences
Advocacy Summit
Consumer Trends Conference
Disposition Demystified: A Virtual Event
Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar
Futures Forum
International Convention & Expo
Call for Presentations
Service of Remembrance
Leadership Conference
Meet the Mentors
Professional Women's Conference
Inspiration Award
Membership
Become a Member
Membership Value Meter
Member Perks
SupportLinc Member Assistance Program
Discount Advantage Program
Endorsed Providers
Recognition Programs
Member Directory
Code of Professional Conduct
Committees & Groups
Resources
Legal & Compliance
Business & Technical
Operations & Management
Take 5 Series
Music and Webcasting Licenses
Remembering A Life
Media Relations
Marketing Materials
Publications
Research
Serving Veterans
Alternative Disposition
Find a Funeral Home
Find A Supplier
Education
Education Overview
National Emerging Leaders Program
Search CE By State
Calendar of Events
Webinars
On-Demand Learning
Certification & Training Programs
International Professional Achievement Certificate
Licensing Boards & Requirements
Careers
Become a Funeral Professional
Journey to Serve
Find/Post a Job
Licensing Boards & Requirements
Schools/Education
Scholarships
Work at NFDA
Advocacy
Overview
Current Issues
Get Involved
Donate to the PAC
Advocacy Summit
For Families
Suppliers
The Foundation
Store
Podcast
Blog
Contact us
Consumer News
In The News
Home
News
In The News
Consumer News
Consumer News
New legislation aimed to reduce burden on grieving families The newly signed bills expedite the process for certification of a death certificate.
03/19/2026
Read More »
When Your Spouse Is Grieving: What Helps and What Hurts
03/19/2026
When grief enters a relationship, it can reshape the emotional landscape between spouses. One partner may feel submerged in sadness, anger, guilt or numbness, while the other may feel helpless, wanting to fix it or eager to move forward. Grief,...
Read More »
Tips how to support a loved one who is grieving
03/19/2026
Do you know what to say to someone who is grieving? What do you do when something terrible happens to someone you care about? How can you best support them? When someone we care about has a death in the...
Read More »
Green-Wood Cemetery to offer human composting
03/19/2026
pThe Brooklyn cemetery is offering a new option instead of traditional burials. NBC New York\u2019s Lynda Baquero reports.\/p\n
Read More »
How to Deal with Miscarriage Grief
03/18/2026
Losing a pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences a person or couple can face. While miscarriage is medically common, the emotional impact is often deeply personal and sometimes misunderstood. Many people find themselves navigating overwhelming feelings without knowing...
Read More »
Widows are waiting months for the benefits meant to help them after loss
03/18/2026
FollowWidows are waiting months for the benefits meant to help them after lossChabeli CarrazanaWed, March 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC13 min readAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Emily Scherer for The...
Read More »
Whitmer signs bipartisan bills to help streamline state services for grieving families
03/18/2026
LANSING - On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills that will cut red tape and reduce the burden on physicians, funeral directors, and grieving families following the death of a loved one. These bipartisan bills expedite the process for...
Read More »
New Hampshire bill would allow for natural organic reduction of human remains
03/17/2026
TOLD THE CHILD IS OKAY AND WAS CHECKED OUT BY SKI PATROL AFTER THE ORDEAL. LEGISLATION TO ALLOW ORGANIC REDUCTION OF HUMAN REMAINS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE IS MOVING FORWARD. HOUSE BILL 1457 IS KNOWN AS THE LIVE FREE AND DIE...
Read More »
Alternatives to burials becoming more common in CT
03/17/2026
Read More »
The way N.J. buries its dead is shifting. The surprising reasons why.
03/17/2026
The way New Jersey buries its dead is changing. Cremations first passed burials in total number in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It seemed an aberration to some as the crisis flooded funeral homes and unleashed strict...
Read More »
Back to top
This site uses cookies - you have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the NFDA services or websites you visit.
Continue
To learn more about what cookies are and how to manage them visit
AboutCookies.org
This site uses cookies to help deliver an engaging user experience.
Continue
To learn more about what cookies are and how to manage them visit
AboutCookies.org
This site uses cookies - you have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of the NFDA services or websites you visit.
Continue
To learn more about what cookies are and how to manage them visit
AboutCookies.org