Two New Remembering A Life Podcast Episodes Explore Diverse Aspects of End-of-life Care and Grief May 26, 2021 Grief Therapist/Author Claire Bidwell Smith and Death Doula Marggie Hatala Are Featured Guests The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), through its Remembering A Life consumer education initiative, has released two Remembering A Life podcast episodes for May: Anxiety – The Missing...
NCA Lifts Restrictions on Attendance at Committal Services, Adjusts COVID Safety Precautions May 21, 2021 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' National Cemetery Administration (NCA) today announced it would lift all restrictions on gathering sizes at committal and memorial services in VA national cemeteries starting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Earlier this week, the NCA adjusted its rules for...
Two Senators Call for Congressional Oversight of FEMA Funeral Assistance Program May 20, 2021 This article originally appeared in the May 20, 2021 issue of the Memorial Business Journal. Two Republican senators have sent a letter to the chair of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee calling for oversight of FEMA’s Funeral Assistance Program. In their letter to Mich...
NFDA Leadership Conference: Reunite with Your Colleagues in Charleston May 19, 2021 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) looks forward to welcoming the funeral profession’s state and national leaders – as well as the future leaders of the profession – to the 2021 Leadership Conference, taking place August 1-4 at the Belmond Charleston Place in Charles...
FEMA Funeral Assistance FAQ For Funeral Directors May 18, 2021 Funeral directors have had a number of specific questions regarding FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. FEMA has provided responses; find them here: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance/faq#funeral-directors. Find more information and resources on the FEMA Fun...
Taking Care of Your Mental Health May 14, 2021 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and with the public health crisis of COVID-19, there is no time like now to discuss the stigma associated with mental health. And, as always, if you or a family member needs help, reach out to the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP) for support. The Work/Life ...
A Deeper Look at Journey to Serve Initiative May 14, 2021 The month of May brings Memorial Day – a time to honor the millions of people in uniform who gave their lives for this country. Journey to Serve is a unique campaign launched in 2021 by the Funeral Service Foundation and the ICCFA Educational Foundation. This collaborative effort between organ...
Planning a Trip This Year? May 14, 2021 Whether you’re planning a road trip and don’t want to put the extra miles in your car or need a vehicle when you get to your destination, the NFDA Discount Advantage Program can help you save on your next car rental. Avis/Budget is the new car rental discount provider for the NF...
Did You Get a Call from FEMA? May 13, 2021 As you know, beginning in mid-April, individuals who were responsible for funeral expenses for a loved one who died of COVID-19 were eligible to apply for FEMA Funeral Assistance. FEMA may contact funeral homes to validate information provided by an applicant, when needed. There could be f...
How Do We Remember Pandemic Victims? May 09, 2021 As you know, millions of people around the world are grieving the death of a loved one due to COVID-19. With three million deaths and many safety protocols in place, this world health crisis has changed not only the ways we say goodbye to our loved ones, but how we grieve and mourn. NFDA is research...