New Blog: A Shared Vision for a Positive End of Life Experience January 22, 2021 Certified Elder Care and End of Life Doula Marggie Hatala shares her vision on referral partnerships by addressing the value a doula brings to funeral homes wanting to provide enriched support for their clients. What's a doula? It's someone who offers non-medical, holistic su...
Free Social Media Toolkit and Community Outreach Resources January 22, 2021 You learn something new every day! It's true - you don't need to try very hard to learn something interesting every day. This month’s Remembering A Life community resources are all about learning, whether through social media, brochures, online resources, or a good old-fashioned boo...
FTC Shake-Up May Impact Funeral Rule Review January 22, 2021 By T. Scott Gilligan, NFDA General Counsel Last year, the FTC initiated a review of the Funeral Rule to determine if it needed to be updated or modified. NFDA, along with 784 other interested parties, submitted written comments to the FTC by its June 15, 2020, deadline. Funeral Rule Coordinator P...
NFDA Partners with Certified Safety Training to Provide OSHA Safety Program January 20, 2021 Failing an OSHA inspection can result in thousands of dollars in penalties. To help members and other funeral professionals avoid costly penalties by fully complying with critical health and safety regulations, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to partner with a new Endors...
Sign-up for Free Community Outreach Tools January 18, 2021 Make sure you’re on the list! The January issue of the Remembering A Life Community Digest will be sent out this Friday, January 22, providing subscribers with access to Remembering A Life Resources, including a free social media toolkit! Subscribe by visiting NFDA website. Simply login, visit...
Big Win: Congress Fixes Tax Deduction Issue for PPP Loan Recipients January 15, 2021 In the COVID stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the president at the end of 2020, Congress reversed a ruling by the IRS that business expenses paid for by a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan that was forgiven were not tax-deductible. PPP loans made possible through...
Have You Served a Family with Grieving Children? January 15, 2021 ComfortZone Camp is happy to announce they have added a Comfort Zone at Home virtual support group to the calendar. If you’ve served a family with children who may be struggling with grief, you may wish to make they aware of this opportunity. The 2021 February Comfort Zone at Hom...
NFDA Launches Online Version of Funeral Profession’s Leading Cremation Certification Course January 13, 2021 Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Cremation Certification Program has quickly become the profession’s gold standard and now, with a new online option, funeral professionals can earn certification at their own pace, saving time and travel expenses. ...
BRAVE Act Becomes Law: What’s Next? January 11, 2021 Last week, NFDA shared the exciting news that the BRAVE Act, which was included in an omnibus bill addressing a variety of veterans’ issues, was signed into law by the president. Read the full announcement here. The omnibus veterans legislation bill that the BRAVE Act was included in...
New Brochures Education Consumers on the Value of Memorialization January 10, 2021 Remembering A Life, NFDA’s consumer education and outreach platform, has released two new brochures to help you share the value of funerals and viewings with your community and the families you serve. The Value of Viewing Your Loved One educates families and friends about the benef...