Apply Now: The Foundation Has Your Ticked to San Antonio Covered! February 06, 2023 The Funeral Service Foundation is offering up to 20 David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships to female and non-binary funeral professionals and students to attend the 2023 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, May 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas. The scholarships ar...
NFDA Continues Active Engagement in EPA Review of Formaldehyde February 06, 2023 Last week, NFDA continued to represent your interests in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) review of formaldehyde (click here to learn more) by giving oral testimony to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM). Last week’s testimony comes on t...
VA Working to Educate Veterans About Benefits February 03, 2023 Officials at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and National Cemetery Administration want to remind #veterans and their families that some department benefits extend not only for the rest of a veteran's life, but also to cemetery and burial services. Read more by Leo Shane in Military Times...
The Best Cremation Conference from the Comfort of Home (of Your Office) February 02, 2023 Forget about the nightmare of flight delays and cancellations … not to mention the hassle of taking time away from your business, and incurring hotel and meal expenses. Make plans to attend the 2023 NFDA Virtual Cremation Success Seminar, taking place 8-11:45 a.m. CT on February 16 and 17....
NFDA Introduces the 2023 Meet the Mentors Program Participants January 30, 2023 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to introduce the funeral professionals who have been selected to participate in the 2023 Meet the Mentors program. The transformational program, which has been wholly funded by the Funeral Service Foundation since its inception in 2011, will...
We Want Your Expertise, Leadership and Vision January 29, 2023 Being involved in the National Funeral Directors Association has never been more important. With the many challenges the funeral service profession faces – evolving consumer preferences, potential federal regulatory changes by the FTC and EPA, issues finding qualified staff, and so many more &...
Is Your Employee Handbook Up to Date? January 20, 2023 As we enter the new year, it is critical that your employee handbook is not only compliant, but an effective communications document for employees. SESCO, an NFDA Endorsed Provider, offers special pricing on its employee handbook review service, which includes a follow-up report with staff recommend...
Gabe Wants to See You at the NFDA Cremation Conference January 20, 2023 Individuals and families who prefer cremation may not understand the value of having a service. The 2023 NFDA Virtual Cremation Success Seminar, taking place February 16 and 17, will give you a better understanding of the needs of families that prefer cremation; the skills needed to convey the value...
NFDA Files Comments on Funeral Rule January 20, 2023 Ahead of the FTC’s January 17 deadline, last week, NFDA submitted its comments regarding the commission’s request from the profession on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Funeral Rule. In the comments, Chris Farmer, NFDA general counsel, wrote, “We have wor...
2023 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference: Growing Stronger, Together January 19, 2023 Women and non-binary individuals who want to build empathy, trust, confidence and resilience in their professional and personal lives should plan to attend the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Professional Women’s Conference. This inspiring and uplifting conference will take ...