NFDA Invites Nominations for the 2026 Inspiration Award Honoring Women Who Lead, Serve and Elevate the Profession January 15, 2026 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 NFDA Inspiration Award and encourages funeral professionals, colleagues and community partners to help identify women whose leadership, service and influence are shaping the future of funeral service. The awa...
Building Community, Inspiring Leadership: NFDA Opens Registration for 2026 Professional Women’s Conference January 15, 2026 Registration is now open for the 2026 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Professional Women’s Conference, an immersive experience designed to foster connection, inspire growth and strengthen leadership among women in funeral service. The conference will take place May 6 through 9 at...
Step Forward. Lead With Purpose. Serve on NFDA’s Board of Directors. January 12, 2026 Your leadership matters – not just within your firm or community, but across the funeral service profession as a whole. NFDA is now seeking committed, forward-thinking leaders to serve on its Board of Directors for the 2026-27 leadership year. If you are ready to help shape the future of fu...
When Members Show Up, Change Happens: Registration Now Open for 2026 NFDA Advocacy Summit January 06, 2026 Change doesn’t happen on its own – it happens when funeral directors step forward, show up and speak up. That’s exactly what members of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) will do during the 2026 NFDA Advocacy Summit, taking place April 15–17, 2026, in Wash...
NFDA Meet the Mentors Returns in 2026 to Inspire and Prepare the Profession’s Rising Leaders December 09, 2025 NFDA is now accepting entries for its transformational Meet the Mentors program. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Meet the Mentors program will take place April 14-17, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This signature NFDA experience, which is he...
Innovation, Inspiration and Impact: NFDA 2025 Convention Unites Funeral Professionals in Chicago November 10, 2025 The 2025 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention & Expo brought together funeral service professionals from around the world for four unforgettable days of learning, connection and inspiration. Held October 26–29 in Chicago, Illinois, the event invited attend...
From Insight to Impact: NFDA Seeks Dynamic Presenters for 2026 Convention and Professional Women’s Conference November 07, 2025 NFDA is now accepting proposals for education sessions for its 2026 International Convention & Expo, taking place October 25 through 28 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the 2026 Professional Women’s Conference, taking place May 6 through 9 in St. Petersburg, Florida. NFDA invites fun...
Conversation Starters That Inspire Meaningful Connections November 03, 2025 The NFDA Store is your trusted source for professional resources that help you serve families with compassion, creativity and care. This week, we’re spotlighting the new Remembering A Life Conversation Cards, powerful tools designed to inspire meaningful conversations about life, loss and reme...
Mental Health Hub: Learn Through Self-Reflection November 03, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Life can move quickly. Between work and home responsibilities, it can be challenging to slow down and reflect on your successes, values and goals. Self-reflection can be a powerful driver for personal growth. By looking closely at your str...
“When Words Matter” – New NFDA Guide Sparks Buzz November 03, 2025 A simple phrase can make all the difference, and now NFDA is helping funeral professionals bridge the language gap with the families they serve. Last week, during the Opening General Session of the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Chicago, NFDA unveiled "When Words Mat...