NFDA Partners with Certified Safety Training to Provide OSHA Safety Program January 20, 2021 Failing an OSHA inspection can result in thousands of dollars in penalties. To help members and other funeral professionals avoid costly penalties by fully complying with critical health and safety regulations, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to partner with a new Endors...
Meet with an Expert: SBA Stimulus Review January 19, 2021 Join us! Meet with an Expert: SBA Stimulus Review Wednesday, February 3, 2021 • 1p.m. CST • No CE hours What Small Business Owners Need to Know! The Small Business Administration (SBA) stimulus package authorized funds allowing ...
Sign-up for Free Community Outreach Tools January 18, 2021 Make sure you’re on the list! The January issue of the Remembering A Life Community Digest will be sent out this Friday, January 22, providing subscribers with access to Remembering A Life Resources, including a free social media toolkit! Subscribe by visiting NFDA website. Simply login, visit...
Big Win: Congress Fixes Tax Deduction Issue for PPP Loan Recipients January 15, 2021 In the COVID stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the president at the end of 2020, Congress reversed a ruling by the IRS that business expenses paid for by a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan that was forgiven were not tax-deductible. PPP loans made possible through...
Have You Served a Family with Grieving Children? January 15, 2021 ComfortZone Camp is happy to announce they have added a Comfort Zone at Home virtual support group to the calendar. If you’ve served a family with children who may be struggling with grief, you may wish to make they aware of this opportunity. The 2021 February Comfort Zone at Hom...
NFDA Launches Online Version of Funeral Profession’s Leading Cremation Certification Course January 13, 2021 Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Cremation Certification Program has quickly become the profession’s gold standard and now, with a new online option, funeral professionals can earn certification at their own pace, saving time and travel expenses. ...
BRAVE Act Becomes Law: What’s Next? January 11, 2021 Last week, NFDA shared the exciting news that the BRAVE Act, which was included in an omnibus bill addressing a variety of veterans’ issues, was signed into law by the president. Read the full announcement here. The omnibus veterans legislation bill that the BRAVE Act was included in...
New Brochures Education Consumers on the Value of Memorialization January 10, 2021 Remembering A Life, NFDA’s consumer education and outreach platform, has released two new brochures to help you share the value of funerals and viewings with your community and the families you serve. The Value of Viewing Your Loved One educates families and friends about the benef...
Stimulus Bill Included Funeral Assistance for Pandemic Victims January 10, 2021 The stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the president late last month to provide economic relief to Americans struggling due to the pandemic also included financial assistance for funeral expenses for federally-declared national disasters. The COVID 19 Relief Package/Co...
COVID-19 Vaccines: An Update January 10, 2021 With two versions of the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) now being administered throughout the country, many of you have been asking when funeral directors will be able to be vaccinated. The short answer is that it depends on the vaccine distribution plan that has been developed by your sta...