Bill Updates Memorial Eligibility for Spouses and Children March 12, 2018 A bill that would update eligibility requirements for memorial headstones and markers provided for the families of certain military veterans has passed the Senate. Under current law, there is a lack of consistency when it comes to the eligibility of spouses and dependent children who die but whose ...
How Do You Want Your NFDA News & Information? March 12, 2018 NFDA is conducting a study to learn how you would prefer to receive information regarding the latest in funeral service news and NFDA information. We want to ensure that we are providing current, relevant information in order to help you exceed the expectations of the families and communities you se...
Happening Now: 2018 NFDA Meet the Mentors Program March 12, 2018 NFDA is thrilled to welcome the 50 funeral professionals attending our 2018 Meet the Mentors program. Meet the Mentors is taking place March 11-13 at Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. During Meet the Mentors, attendees will meet, learn from, and talk with three innovative and succes...
What Will OSHA Look Like Under President Trump? March 05, 2018 Last week, the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections met for a hearing, “A More Effective and Collaborative OSHA: A View from Stakeholders,” The timing of the hearing says it all: there is no Trump administration official confirmed as the head of OSHA and there is no political appo...
Funeral Service Foundation Launches Youth & Funerals Initiative March 05, 2018 The Funeral Service Foundation’s newly launched Youth & Funerals initiative equips funeral service professionals with tools to navigate the deeply personal question, “Should my child attend the funeral?”
NFDA Leadership Development Committee Announces List of Qualified Candidates for 2018 Elections March 01, 2018 NFDA is pleased to announce the 2018 NFDA Leadership Development Committee’s list of qualified candidates for open positions on the NFDA Board of Directors.
A Look Back: 2018 NFDA Cremation Conference February 23, 2018 Follow the action at the 2018 NFDA Cremation Conference in St. Pete Beach, FL!
You Spoke, We Listened February 19, 2018 Like many of you, NFDA was deeply saddened by the terrible shooting that took place in Parkland, FL. NFDA heard your concerns about a remark made by the Florida Attorney General made about the funeral profession during a recent press conference.
FAMIC/Have the Talk of a Lifetime Update: February 2018 February 19, 2018 When asked, 73% of consumers who have used the Have the Talk of a Lifetime educations materials said they would recommend a funeral professional associated with the program. Learn how you can get involved!
BRAVE Act Receiving Widespread Support February 19, 2018 Is your representative supporting the BRAVE Act, which would improve funeral and burial benefits for veterans?