Have You Checked Your Drivers License Lately? February 14, 2020 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds travelers that the upcoming REAL ID requirement and enforcement will start in a little more than seven months. Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s...
The Conference Seeks NBE Committee Volunteers February 10, 2020 The Conference is looking for volunteers to serve as members of the NBE Arts Committee and Sciences Committee. It is important that the committee includes a wide range of demographics; all who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply by March 13 .
FTC Set to Take On the Funeral Rule February 10, 2020 Last week, the FTC announced it would seek public comment on whether to make changes to its Funeral Rule as part of the agency’s systematic review of all current rules and guide
Reminder: Issuing Form 1099 to Cash Advance Payees February 03, 2020 Every year, funeral homes face the dilemma of sending out Form 1099s to suppliers of cash advance items. Typically, questions arise because the funeral home’s accountant instructs the funeral home to issue a Form 1099 to each minister, hairdresser, musician or florist who has received cash ad...
New Legal Forms - A Benefit of Your Membership January 31, 2020 NFDA has added six new forms to its suite of sample legal forms. These forms are available at no charge to NFDA members and can help protect your firm and ensure your families are fully informed when planning a service.
Funeral Service Foundation Raises a Record $1.25 Million in Donations in 2019 January 31, 2020 The Funeral Service Foundation gratefully accepted a record $1.25 million in contributions in 2019, which expands the Foundation’s capacity to help funeral service build relationships with families and communities through education, initiatives and grants. The donations underscore the funeral...
Stand and Be Recognized January 30, 2020 If your funeral home exceeds expectations before, during and after the funeral, you may already for the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award.
Will the FTC Review the Funeral Rule? January 17, 2020 For the last two years, many have been speculating about when or even if the FTC would launch a review of the Funeral Rule. For many reasons, including staff vacancies at the FTC, nothing has happened. During a workshop at the 2019 NFDA International Convention & Expo, Patti Poss, FTC Funeral R...
Get Your Groove On! January 17, 2020 Dust off your dancing shoes and fill your dance card with community spirit! Macz Funeral Homes is challenging firms across the country to showcase the lighter side of funeral service with a dance challenge. This NFDA member firm brought together its Centralia, Illinois community to show its a...
Meet the Lucky 50! January 17, 2020 Tune in each day during the week of January 20 as we announce the participants in the Meet the Mentors Program: Presented by the Funeral Service Foundation.