New Resource: Violence Prevention Through De-escalation March 01, 2024 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has released a new video resource, Violence Prevention through De-escalation. In this video, you can learn how to identify concerning behaviors and mitigate the risk of an incident of targeted v...
NFDA Announces 2024 Officer Candidates for Board of Directors March 01, 2024 NFDA is pleased to announce the Leadership Development Committee’s list of qualified candidates for open officer seats on the NFDA Board of Directors. Officers on the NFDA Board of Directors will be elected by qualified NFDA members during an electronic election held June 13 through 2...
Last Chance to Register for Virtual Cremation Certification Program February 29, 2024 If you’re unable to travel to one of NFDA’s in-person Cremation Certification Seminars, you’re in luck! NFDA will host a Virtual Cremation Certification Seminar March 7 and 8. This program offers a must-have certification for everyone offering cremation to the families they serve. ...
Plan for Prosperity with NFDA Endorsed Providers Foresight and Johnson Consulting February 29, 2024 Whether you want to grow your business in 2024, acquire your first funeral home or need to begin planning your exit strategy, NFDA Endorsed Providers Foresight and Johnson Consulting can help you plant the seeds of prosperity! According to a 2023 survey of National Funeral Directors Associa...
Make the Most of Your NFDA Business Card February 29, 2024 Across the board, businesses are seeing an increase in operating costs. That's why it is more important than ever to amplify savings and earn cash back when making everyday purchases for your funeral home. By using your NFDA Business Card to pay for any NFDA purchase, you can earn up to an impre...
Tune In: How The Sausage Is Made February 16, 2024 The National Board Exam is a hot topic of discussion among funeral directors. In the newest episode of A Brush With Death, host Gabe Schauf sits down for an enlightening discussion with Dalene Paull, executive director of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Leili McMurr...
Advocacy In Action February 16, 2024 Like you, NFDA recognizes that our nation's veterans deserve a dignified funeral and burial that befits their sacrifice. That is why NFDA has deep relationships with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is the expert these agencies turn to on funeral servic...
Wisconsin Congressman Criticizes EPA Review of Toxic Chemicals February 16, 2024 As you are likely aware, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has undertaken a review of formaldehyde to assess whether it poses an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment. This review is being conducted as part of the EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) prog...
Calling All Young Funeral Professionals! February 16, 2024 We invite you to a supportive community of young professionals in the funeral service profession: the “Young Professionals of Funeral Service” Facebook group. This private group is helping forward-thinking funeral professionals connect, engage and learn from each other. This group offers...
Foundation Awards More than 175 Scholarships in Second Half of 2023, Prepares to Launch Spring 2024 Scholarship Applications February 16, 2024 Looking forward to launching its spring scholarship season on February 15, the Funeral Service Foundation is proud to announce that it awarded more than $165,000 in summer and fall 2023 academic and professional development scholarships. The Foundation opened three scholarship and program o...