Ask Congress to Repeal the Death Tax March 11, 2021 This week, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 was introduced (S. 617 & H.R. 1712) by Reps. Jason Smith (R-MO) and Sanford Bishop (D-GA) in the House and Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) in the Senate. This bill would permanently repeal the estate tax. The temporary estate tax relief in th...
NFDA and Remembering A Life Launch Podcast and Book Club March 10, 2021 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched, through its Remembering A Life consumer education initiative, two new resources for individuals and families who want to learn more about the value of a funeral, remembering a life, beginning the grief journey and supporting others who ...
NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Goes Virtual March 08, 2021 The National Funeral Directors Association invites women in the funeral service profession to attend the 2021 Virtual Professional Women’s Conference on April 7 and 8. While the conference may be virtual this year, NFDA’s innovative event platform will offer the ideal setting for fu...
Foundation Announces 2020 Academic Scholarship Recipients and Issues Call for 2021 Scholarship Applications March 01, 2021 The Funeral Service Foundation is proud to announce its “Class of 2020” academic scholarship recipients and issue a call for applications for the “Class of 2021.” Each year, the Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000 USD to students attending an...
NFDA Speaks: FEMA Funding for COVID-related Deaths March 01, 2021 To set the record straight on the status of FEMA funeral reimbursement for deaths related to COVID, NFDA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Lesley Witter was the guest on episode 218 of Funeral Nation. Watch Lesley share an update on the reimbursement program and stay tuned to NFDA for more ...
Small Business Update: PPP for Small Businesses February 26, 2021 The Biden Administration recently announced substantial changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides forgivable loans to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $660 billion in PPP loans have been approved since April 2020, and many companies still have the ...
Breaking Down the New OSHA Guidance on COVID-19 February 21, 2021 On January 29, 2021, OSHA released a guidance document, "Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace," which reqires all employers to have a COVID-19 Prevention Program in place. NFDA Endorsed Provider partner Certified Safety...
Making New Connections February 21, 2021 Whether we're reconnecting with ourselves through daily intentions, connecting with each other after reading a great book, connecting with our family members and friends after a loss, or connecting with our loved ones by remembering them in meaningful ways, this month is ... you guessed it ... a...
Update: FEMA Funeral Reimbursement for COVID-related Deaths February 18, 2021 There has been quite a lot of media attention and speculation in the last few weeks about the FEMA reimbursement for funeral expenses for deaths due to COVID-19. Please note: much of what is being reported is conjecture and FEMA has not yet issued a policy outlining how and to whom funds will be mad...
SESCO Offers Spring Webinar Series February 15, 2021 SESCO Management Consultants, NFDA’s Endorsed Provider of human resources consulting services, has announced their spring webinar series: April 7, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET – Navigating the Ins and Outs of Employment Regulations: Understand the basic requirements of Wage and Hour, ADAAA and F...