NFDA Publishes Tenth Edition of The History of American Funeral Directing December 16, 2021 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has published the tenth edition of The History of American Funeral Directing by Robert W. Habenstein and William M. Lamers. This richly illustrated, 417-page book provides a comprehensive look at the history of funeral service in the United States fr...
FedEx and UPS Shipments Will Be More Expensive in 2022 December 10, 2021 FedEx and UPS raise their rates every year, but there are a few things that make 2022 unique. Demand for parcel services is at an all-time high thanks to the pandemic and all of its ripple effects. As a result, the announced average rate increase of 5.9% is notably higher than what we’ve seen ...
Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic Raises a Record $151,000 December 10, 2021 An energetic sell-out crowd gathered on a sunny fall afternoon in October in celebration of the 21st annual Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic, held in conjunction with the NFDA International Convention & Expo in Nashville. More than 50 firms and companies contributed to the annual event, r...
NFDA Submits Comments on Formaldehyde to EPA December 09, 2021 Yesterday, armed with positive results from a new formaldehyde exposure study commissioned by NFDA, we submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presenting a strong case against restricting use of the chemical by funeral service professionals. Click here to read a spec...
Acknowledging the Potential of Holiday Blues: Practical Tips to Survive & Thrive – A Video from Dr. Wolfelt December 03, 2021 Dr. Alan Wolfelt has created a special video that provides practical counsel to assist people in maintaining their mental health wellness during the holidays. Best of all, Dr. Wolfelt is making this video available to you at no cost. While the holidays can result in joy, they can also result in c...
Stressed Out? December 03, 2021 The holidays may be a time of joy, but they aren't always a time of relaxation. The potential sources of stress are many – time crunches, travel, family feuds, and finances. The NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP), a free benefit of your NFDA membership, can help with: Tips for bal...
Explore and Soar with NFDA! December 02, 2021 Travel abroad in 2022 with fellow funeral professionals and experience culture, customs and funeral service trends around the world! Join your fellow NFDA members for a week of adventure and fun in England, June 6-13, 2022. Extend your trip through June 21 with an optional excursion to Irel...
The "Secret" to Your Success November 28, 2021 If improving the satisfaction and loyalty of client families is one of your business goals for 2019, NFDA has just the thing to help!
Chag Sameach! November 28, 2021 "The lights of the Hanukkah menorah that we kindle in our homes are a reminder both of the Menorah in the Temple in Jerusalem and the light that shines brightly within each one of us." ~Libi Astaire To our Jewish members and colleagues: the NFDA Board of Directors and staff wish you and...
Happy Thanksgiving: NFDA Offices Closed November 24, 2021 “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” ~G.K. Chesterton The NFDA Board of Directors and staff wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! The NFDA offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov...