Missed the At-Large Representative Candidate Forum? May 13, 2022 If you were unable to attend the Virtual At-Large Candidate Forum on May 13, please take an hour to learn about the candidates who are running in the NFDA elections – click here to watch. The 2022-24 At-large Representatives to the Board of Directors will elected during the Voting For...
Meet The 2022 Graduates! May 13, 2022 In this month’s episode of A Brush With Death, your host, Gabe Schauf, speaks with four promising new graduates from across the country to shed some light on the life of a mortuary school student, preparing for the National Board Exam, and venturing out into the funeral profession. Our feature...
Federated Insurance Ignites Safety May 13, 2022 According to NFDA Endorsed Provider Federated Insurance, commercial property fires are on the rise. What’s causing this? Industry experts are often seeing these fires sparked by the deferred maintenance of buildings, equipment, and electrical systems as well as delayed inspections of sprinkler...
Speaking Grief Invites You to Attend Free Webinar May 09, 2022 Speaking Grief, a multi-platform, public media initiative working to create a more grief-aware society, invites you to attend a free webinar “Minimizing Burnout in Death Care Professionals” on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. ET. Death care and other caretaking professions are facing u...
Navigating Anxiety May 05, 2022 Anxiety is a natural response to stress, nervousness or fear about the future. When you feel anxious, you may experience an increased heart rate, hyperventilation, difficulty focusing and an overall feeling of danger, panic or dread. While it is normal to experience anxiety occasionally, when it beg...
Get to Know the At-Large Candidates! May 04, 2022 As you evaluate the candidates who are running in the 2022 NFDA elections and prepare to make an informed choice, we invite you to attend the Virtual At-large Representative Candidate Forum on Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. CT. The Virtual At-large Representative Candidate Forum will be moderate...
Manage Your Finances with the Funeral Service Credit Union April 28, 2022 NFDA members are eligible for exclusive discounts on things they use every day, like prescription drugs, travel, office supplies, and more, through the Discount Advantage Program. Your membership with NFDA qualifies you for membership in the Funeral Service Credit Union (FSCU)! Charte...
FTC Files Suit Against Heritage Cremation April 28, 2022 From the Memorial Business Journal, April 28, 2022 The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Funeral & Cremation Group of North America, Legacy Cremation Services (also doing business as Heritage Cremation Provider) and their owner, Anthony Joseph Damiano, for misrepresenting their ...
Mark Your Calendars: Free Webinars Hosted by The Conference April 28, 2022 The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards invites you to join them for their summer virtual learning series. The sessions are free but you do need to register in advance. Click here for more information or email The Conference at services@theconferenceonl...
Senate Set to Confirm Bedoya as FTC Commissioner April 25, 2022 Alvaro Bedoya is expected to be confirmed to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission this week Vice President Kamala Harris will be on hand to break an expected 50-50 Senate tie over Bedoya’s nomination, giving Democrats a 3-2 majority among FTC commissioners. Currently, there are two Democrats a...