Data Shows COVID-19 Impact on Funeral Service is Significant August 02, 2022 NFDA 2022 Cremation and Burial Report Shows Nearly Half of Members Now Offer Online Cremation Burial Arrangements with the Cremation Rate Across the Nation Expected to Exceed 50% by 2035 Brookfield, Wis.– The long-lasting repercussions of the COVID-19 are only just now being fully und...
But How Are You Doing? July 29, 2022 Tune into the new episode of A Brush With Death as host Gabe Schauf talks with death educator and grief counselor, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, and NFDA’s Morgan Schlender, Account Executive for Endorsed Programs & Membership. The three discuss the recognition and prevention of funeral director burno...
Free Webinar from Roosevelt Investments: Battening Down the Hatches in a Slowing Economy July 18, 2022 NFDA Endorsed Provider, Roosevelt Investment Group, LLC, will host its next live video call, Battening Down the Hatches in a Slowing Economy, this Thursday, July 21st at 12 p.m. ET. John Roscoe, CFA, chief investment officer, and Jason Benowitz, CFA, CMT, senior portfolio manager, will discuss: ...
Bonus Podcast Episode: A Funeral Fit for a President July 18, 2022 In this bonus episode of A Brush With Death, host Gabe Schauf talks to funeral director, author, and speaker, Todd Van Beck about presidential funerals. They discuss how presidential funerals have evolved throughout history, how they have influenced the way families care for their deceased, and what...
Proposed Governance Changes to NFDA Bylaws July 15, 2022 As a valued member of NFDA you have a voice in the governance of your association In addition to electing NFDA’s 2022-2023 officers during the upcoming association election taking place August 1-14, eligible association members will vote on two proposed technical changes to the NFDA Bylaws....
Bobby Steven Spann and Brad Walker Elected 2022-24 At-large Representatives to NFDA Board of Directors July 12, 2022 Bobby Steven Spann Brad Walker Bobby Steven Spann, CFSP and Brad Walker, CFSP, CPC, CCO, were elected to serve as at-large representatives on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors. They will begin two-year terms of service immediate...
Pursuit of Excellence Entries Due This Friday July 10, 2022 Be sure that you finalize and submit your 2022 Pursuit of Excellence entry by 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, July 15 using our new online application platform, which enables you to securely submit your materials and verify their receipt. You create moments of quiet magic for your families and co...
Beware When Booking Your Convention Hotel July 08, 2022 Beware of third-party companies claiming to offer exclusive housing rates for NFDA International Convention & Expo attendees. Maritz Global Events, the only housing provider endorsed by NFDA, will not call, email, or otherwise approach attendees or exhibitors about hotel availability. B...
Free Military Honors Video July 08, 2022 The Department of Defense has produced a video that explains the military honors available to our nation’s heroes. This video can be added to your website, shared on social media, shown to families during an arrangement conference, used in community presentations and more. Click here to dow...
Foundation Doubles Number of NFDA Convention Scholarships and Announces Celebrant Training Scholarships July 08, 2022 Furthering its commitment make education accessible to the funeral service profession, the Funeral Service Foundation has doubled the number of scholarships available to attend the 2022 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, October 9-12, and will award its first-ever preco...