VA Updates Reimbursement Rates for Caskets and Urns and Allowance for Privately Purchased Graveliners January 14, 2022 Reimbursement for Caskets and Urns The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the monetary reimbursement rates for caskets and urns purchased for interment in a VA national cemetery or a VA-funded state or tribal veterans' cemetery of veterans who die with no known next of kin and wh...
Innovation Abounds at the New NFDA Virtual Cremation Success Seminar January 14, 2022 With cremation rates continuing to rise – and at an increased pace during the COVID-19 pandemic – ensuring families have meaningful experiences has never been more important. Join your colleagues for the National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) first-ever Virtual Cremation S...
OSHA Large Employer Vaccine Mandate Blocked by Supreme Court January 13, 2022 Posted: January 13, 2022; 4:30 p.m. CT On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order blocking OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard that would have required employees of large employers (100 or more employees) to either get vaccinated or to test negative on a weekly basis. ...
Escape the Cold Winter Weather January 13, 2022 NFDA members are eligible for exclusive discounts on things they use every day, like prescription drugs, car rentals and more, through the Discount Advantage Program. Thinking about escaping to a balmy climate during this cold winter season? Visit the NFDA Discount Advantage webpage to learn how ...
Exciting News from LendingUSA: Funeral Financing that Pays You January 12, 2022 NFDA Endorsed Provider LendingUSA is excited to announce new pricing for funeral homes based on real merchant feedback and industry data. LendingUSA’s financing product is still the #1 option in the industry for at-need families, but now, instead of charging a fee to the funeral home like m...
How is Your Customer Experience … Really? January 10, 2022 In the new year, resolve to enhance your customers’ experience. In episode 33 of NFDA’s podcast A Brush With Death, host Gabe Schauf talks with Mark Busch, a former funeral home owner and licensed CX (customer experience) coach. Mark and Gabe will discuss the basics of improving...
Welcome to Chris Farmer, NFDA’s New General Counsel January 07, 2022 On Jnauary 1, Chris Farmer officially assumed his duties as NFDA's new general counsel following the retirement of Scott Gilligan on December 31, 2021. Members who need legal support can take advantage of free legal consultation with Chris – simply email him at cfarmer@nfda.org or...
Make Payroll Processing a Breeze with Heartland January 07, 2022 Processing payroll can be time-consuming and complex. NFDA has teamed up with Heartland Payroll Processing to help members manage their business and payroll more efficiently. Heartland – formerly known as TSYS – has been a valued NFDA Endorsed Provider partner for merchant processing for...
Funeral Service Credit Union – Now Part of the Discount Advantage Program January 06, 2022 NFDA members are eligible for exclusive discounts on things they use every day, like prescription drugs, travel, office supplies, and more, through the Discount Advantage Program. Your membership with NFDA now qualifies you for membership in the Funeral Service Credit Union (FSCU), the newes...
Compliance Alert: Handling Vendor Surcharges January 06, 2022 By Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel As many of you may have read, in response to the soaring inflation that is gripping the country (an increase of 6.8% compared to 12 months ago and its highest level in 39 years), many vendors have begun instituting surcharges on their products. Perhaps you&rs...