Recognizing Remarkable Women: Nominations Open for NFDA Inspiration Award January 15, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is now accepting nominations for the third annual NFDA Inspiration Award. This prestigious award, presented during the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, celebrates a distinguished and accomplished woman who has made meaningful contributions...
Mental Health Hub: Start Your Mental Health Journey January 13, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Everyone occasionally feels sad or stressed. But, when these feelings begin to affect your job, daily activities and overall health, it might be time to seek support. Whether or not you have a diagnosed mental health concern, caring for your we...
NFDA Legal Bulletin: Updates to Challenges to Federal Regulations January 13, 2025 By Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the Loper Bright progeny of cases and the re-election of President Trump, the future of many actions of a Democratic-controlled Executive Branch are under careful scrutiny. The Court’s decision ...
Supporting California Funeral Directors Amid Wildfire Devastation January 10, 2025 NFDA stands in solidarity with all those impacted by the devastating wildfires sweeping across Southern California. We extend our deepest condolences to families grieving the loss of loved ones and offer our unwavering support to those whose lives have been disrupted by this catastrophe. We also ...
Elevate Your Skills with NFDA's Arrangement Skills Masterclass January 10, 2025 NFDA invites you to take your arrangement conference skills to the next level with our highly engaging and interactive Arrangement Skills Masterclass. This seminar introduces a creative five-step process to help you effectively convey the value of funerals and collaborate with families to design mea...
Make Your Voice Heard at the 2025 NFDA Advocacy Summit January 10, 2025 A new session of Congress began last week, bringing critical opportunities to shape national policies that affect the funeral profession, small businesses and grieving families. The 2025 NFDA Advocacy Summit, taking place April 9-11 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., is your chance to conne...
Honor a Leader: NFDA Will Open Nominations for 2025 Inspiration Award This Week January 10, 2025 NFDA will begin accepting nominations for the third annual NFDA Inspiration Award this Wednesday, January 15. This prestigious award, presented during the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, celebrates a distinguished and accomplished woman who has made meaningful contributions to the funera...
Professional Women’s Conference – Final Speaker Added to Agenda; Important Deadlines Approach January 10, 2025 The 2025 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, taking place May 15-18 in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, will offer women in the funeral service profession the opportunity to learn, recharge and reconnect. With the addition of Emily Howard to the conference agenda, this is shaping up to be one of ...
Did You Forget to Renew Your Membership? January 09, 2025 We get it – between everything you had going on at work and holiday festivities, you missed renewing your NFDA membership by the December 31 deadline. No sweat! You still have a short amount of time to sign on for another year with NFDA! If you haven’t yet renewed your NFDA m...
Step Into Leadership: Join NFDA's Board of Directors January 07, 2025 As a funeral professional, your work offers comfort and connection during life’s most challenging moments. Now, NFDA invites you to extend your impact by joining the Board of Directors. NFDA is seeking visionary leaders to help guide NFDA’s mission of providing unmatched support, resourc...