Update - Uvalde, Texas: Community Resources May 26, 2022 Updated June 1, 2022 To say that all of us are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, seems inadequate given the tremendous loss of so many innocent lives. Our hearts are with the individuals and families who have been impacted by this terrible act, especially the families who are...
Funeral Service Foundation Offers FREE Guide Entitled When a Child Dies: Planning Acts of Love & Legacy May 26, 2022 The Funeral Service Foundation, in partnership with the Collaborative of National Pediatric Palliative Care Coalitions, recently created a resource entitled When a Child Dies: Planning Acts of Love & Legacy for bereaved families. The booklet offers guidance and inspiration to help these families...
Memorial Day - NFDA Offices Closed May 25, 2022 “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” ~Benjamin Disraeli On this Memorial Day, NFDA joins with the nation in honoring the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to our country. Please note: the NFDA offices will be...
Funeral Service Foundation Awards $140,500 in Scholarship Support May 24, 2022 The Funeral Service Foundation, awarded $140,500 in academic and professional development scholarships. Twenty-nine students earned academic scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000, and 20 professionals received the first-ever David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships. ...
Get to Know the Officer Candidates! May 23, 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 Officer Candidate Forum on Wednesday June 1 at 10 a.m. CT. Officers on the Board of Directors are elected by eligible association members, who will...
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...