Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Is It? April 08, 2019 Autism – also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – is in the news and on the minds of many parents, but what is it? An expert from the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP) explains this complex, multi-faceted disorder.
Congress Aims to Reform Retirement Planning April 08, 2019 The House Ways and Means Committee approved a new retirement reform package called the Setting Every Community up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act). This bi-partisan legislation would make it easier for smaller employers to join open multiple-employer plans, ease non-discrimination...
A Look Back: NFDA Advocacy Summit April 08, 2019 Thank you to everyone who joined us last week to advocate on behalf of veterans and families during the 2019 Advocacy Summit. Enjoy a look back at this year's event!
Last Chance to Sign Up! April 08, 2019 Make plans to attend the NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar, May 16-17 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in Pittsburgh, Penn. May 8 is the last day to register for, what is sure to be, an outstanding event!
NBE Item Writing/Review Workshop March 31, 2019 The Conference will host an Item Writing/Review Workshop for the National Board Exam and is looking for participants. The workshop will take place June 10-13 near Minneapolis, Minn.
Don't Fall For It! March 30, 2019 Beware of third-party companies claiming to offer exclusive housing rates for NFDA Convention & Expo attendees.
Formaldehyde Selected for EPA Review March 22, 2019 The Environmental Protection Agency has selected formaldehyde, a contentious chemical linked to cancer and used in a wide variety of products, for the next round of study under the Toxic Substances Control Act, along with 19 other chemicals.
Members to Advocate for Veterans and the Families They Serve March 22, 2019 Next week, NFDA members will gather in Washington, D.C., for the annual Advocacy Summit. During this year’s event, attendees will advocate for issues that impact veterans and the families they serve.
Exploring Non-religious Funerals March 22, 2019 If you can’t wait for the April issue of The Director magazine to hit your mailbox, check it out online or in The Director app! The April issue will help you rethink non-religious funerals.
NFDA Website: Limited Access March 20 March 19, 2019 NFDA will be implementing an upgrade to its membership database system on March 20. This will impact your ability to access parts of the website that require you to log-in.