Digging In: #FuneralDirector August 24, 2025 Wednesday, August 27, 6 p.m. CT NFDA Moderators: Sara Moss, Gabe Schauf, Lanae Strovers Social media is changing how the world talks about death and funeral directors are at the heart of that conversation. Join fellow funeral professionals for an open, peer-led discussion about the unique respon...
A Global First: FIAT-IFTA Launches Landmark Embalming Practices Survey August 24, 2025 Fédération Internationale des Associations de Thanatologues - International Federation of Thanatologists Associations (FIAT-IFTA), the world organization of funeral operatives, is excited to launch the first-ever global survey on embalming. They warmly invite funeral directors and embalmers througho...
Discover What’s Next in Funeral Service: Explore the Expo Hall at Convention August 24, 2025 What is one of the top reasons funeral professionals choose to attend the NFDA International Convention & Expo year after year? The Expo Hall. At the 2025 NFDA Convention in Chicago (October 26-29), the world’s largest funeral service expo will once again bring together leading supplier...
Chicago’s Calling! Register Now and Save $100 on the 2025 NFDA Convention! August 08, 2025 The most anticipated event in funeral service is just around the corner and if you haven’t registered yet, this is your moment. From October 26 through 29, the NFDA International Convention & Expo will take over downtown Chicago with four unforgettable days of education, innov...
Mental Health Hub: Improve Communication Skills August 08, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Effective communication goes beyond simply speaking to someone. It also involves careful listening, thoughtful reflection and awareness to recognize nonverbal cues, such as body language. Sharpening your communication skills can help you naviga...
Make a Lasting Impression in 2026 with Personalized Messenger Calendars August 07, 2025 For more than 20 years, Messenger Calendars has been an NFDA Endorsed Provider. They are a time-tested outreach tool that helps funeral homes stay connected with the families they serve all year long. Produced and printed in the USA, Messenger calendars are designed exclusively f...
Showcase Your Skills: Apply Now for the First-Ever Restorative Arts Technical Showcase August 07, 2025 Are you ready to take the spotlight and show your mastery of restorative art? For the first time ever, NFDA will host the Restorative Arts Technical Showcase during the 2025 International Convention & Expo in Chicago and applications are now open! This groundbreaking event celebrates the art ...
Think You Know Funeral Service? Prove It in Funeral Face-Off! August 07, 2025 At least how many funeral goods and services must be itemized on a GPL according to the FTC? A: 17 B: 9 C: 25 D: 16 If you confidently answered D, you just might have what it takes to compete in Funeral Face-Off, NFDA’s fun and fast-paced funeral service trivia competition! Back by p...
Carlos Black and Christopher Costello Elected 2025-27 At-Large Representatives to NFDA Board of Directors August 05, 2025 Carlos D. Black and Christopher Costello have been elected to serve as at-large representatives on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors. They will begin their two-year terms of service immediately following the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo, taking pla...
Trailblazers in Funeral Service: Meet the 2025 NFDA Innovation Award Finalists August 01, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) proudly announces the finalists for the prestigious 2025 NFDA Innovation Award: Afterword, Healing Path Cemetery and Passare. These groundbreaking products and services exemplify forward-thinking solutions that are shaping the future of funeral servi...