Update: National Personnel Records Center Operational Status May 06, 2021 Recently the Department of Veterans Affairs – National Cemetery Administration shared the following communique, addressed to funeral directors, regarding the operational status of the National Personnel Records Center. Dear Funeral Directors: We are asking for your assistance....
Enroll. Implement. Advance. May 06, 2021 Whether you want to stay current on required CE, expand your business knowledge, or advance professional goals, the NFDA Store gives you value and variety. Available CE Bundles, which include home study (DVD or book and test) and online course options, are available at special prices for NFDA member...
New Member Benefit Alert! All Members to Receive Monthly Remembering A Life Community Digest May 06, 2021 There’s never been a more important time to engage with the families you serve and there’s no easier way to do it than by using the resources available through NFDA’s consumer education initiative, Remembering A Life. Starting this Friday, May 14, you’ll begin to receive the ...
Learn About COVID-19 Vaccination Tax Credit April 30, 2021 The Biden administration recently announced a new tax credit that would help businesses offer paid time off for employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Additionally, the tax credit would cover time off if an employee needs time to recover from side effects. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recent...
Military Times Launches New Online Obituary Platform for Veterans April 23, 2021 Military Times has launched a new, free platform for creating and publishing obituaries for veterans and to memorialize their individual stories for family, friends and future generations. All of the obituaries will also be compiled in a searchable database on their website. The new veteran obitu...
Landmark Partnership: The Funeral Service Foundation and the ICCFA Educational Foundation Unveil Joint Initiative Aimed at Recruiting Military Veterans into the Funeral Service Profession April 23, 2021 Recruiting capable, focused professionals into available funeral service and deathcare positions became easier today thanks to a landmark partnership between the Funeral Service Foundation and the ICCFA Educational Foundation. The organizations teamed up to launch the Journey to Serve initiative, de...
Be a Part of the Conversation at the NFDA Virtual Career Fair April 22, 2021 In today's highly mobile society, living circumstances can quickly change requiring entrance into the job market. If you see this as a possibility – or you simply want to explore career opportunities – you’ll want to participate in the NFDA Virtual Career Fair this Thursday, Ap...
Funeral Service Foundation and The Messenger Co. Announce Spring Matching Gift Campaign April 19, 2021 The Funeral Service Foundation is launching its fourth matching gift campaign in partnership with The Messenger Co. Now through July 1, Foundation supporters can do twice the good with one donation. “Our team supports the Funeral Service Foundation because we believe in the impact that come...
Going Green For Earth Day April 16, 2021 Don’t miss this special Earth Day episode of A Brush with Death! Our guest Amy Cunningham discusses earth-friendly burial options. Amy is a licensed funeral director and celebrant in Brooklyn who collaborates with New York City families to help them create the best funerals and farewells possi...
April 2021: Free Remembering A Life Community Outreach Resources April 16, 2021 April Showers Bring ... ... new opportunities to engage with your families! And, with Earth Day right around the corner (and gathering restrictions still in place in many areas), there's never been a better time to engage with your families - outside! In the spirit of Earth Day...