Fore! September 30, 2019 While you’re in Chicago for the 2019 NFDA International Convention & Expo, join your colleagues for the Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic, Sunday, October 27 at Topgolf.
Addressing Opioids in the Workplace September 29, 2019 For the first time in U.S. history, a person is more likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose than from a motor vehicle crash. The numbers don’t lie – in 2017, more than 72,000 people died of drug overdoses. More than 47,000 of those deaths involved opioids. More than two million...
Creating Memories in Sweet Home Chicago September 29, 2019 During the 2019 NFDA International Convention & Expo (October 27-30 in Chicago), a lot of networking will happen during workshops and in the Expo Hall, but NFDA's distinctive social events will give you an opportunity to develop new relationships and renew old ones. Special events, planned ...
Director Magazine Scam September 29, 2019 NFDA members receive a complimentary subscription to The Director as a benefit of membership. Non-members who wish to subscribe to The Director must do so through NFDA – no third-party company is authorized to sell subscriptions on our behalf.
NCSO to Begin Transition to Memorial Benefits Management System September 21, 2019 Last week, the National Cemetery Scheduling Office began conversion to the Memorial Benefits Management System to establish and schedule cases.
Invite Hospice Colleagues to Join You at the NFDA Convention September 21, 2019 NFDA is inviting hospice professionals to attend its 2019 Convention to learn alongside and network with you in a relaxed setting. If you know of a hospice professional in your community who might be interested in attending, invite him or her to attend with you!
USPS Updates Process for Shipping Cremated Remains September 13, 2019 New postal requirements for the shipping of cremated remains go into effect September 30.
Remembering A Life: Social Media Made Easy September 12, 2019 As part of NFDA’s Remembering A Life consumer outreach and education initiative, we’ve created ready-to-use social media posts to help you educate your community about the value of funerals and the unique expertise only you can offer.
Let’s Roll: National Day of Service on September 11 at National Cemeteries September 08, 2019 On Wednesday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the National Cemetery Administration and Carry The Load will partner on a national day of service - headstone/marker cleaning and grounds beautification - at 40 national cemeteries across the country. Learn more at the VA's VAntage Point Blog. ...
September is National Preparedness Month September 08, 2019 National Preparedness Month (NPM) promotes family and community disaster and emergency planning. This year’s theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.” Although most people understand that being prepared is essential to getting through an emergency such as a natural disaster, there is less ...