Honoring Our Colleagues and Loved Ones June 09, 2019 During the Service of Remembrance at the 2019 NFDA Convention, we want to recognize members, employees of members, immediate family of members and retired members who have died. If there is someone you would like to have recognized, please submit their name to NFDA.
Eye on the Future May 23, 2019 The June issue of The Director magazine turns its eye to the future of the funeral service profession, which, in some ways, is already here. Are you ready? If you can’t wait for the June issue of The Director magazine to hit your mailbox, check it out online or in The Director app! June highl...
Memorial Day – NFDA Offices Closed May 17, 2019 The NFDA Board of Directors and staff join all Americans in honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we might be free. The NFDA offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
New VA Program Aims to Prevent Veteran Suicide May 17, 2019 “VA is leading efforts to prevent suicide among veterans, but VA alone cannot end veteran suicide,” said VA Acting Secretary Peter O’Rourke.
Whose Life Deserves A Film? May 13, 2019 If you’ve been watching the NFDA and RememberingALife.com Facebook pages, you may have seen us sharing the winning films from last year's RememberingALife.com Film Contest! These films are available for you to help families in your community understand that every life is worth commemorating – whether in a film or during a meaningful service!
Cannonball! May 13, 2019 Take your leadership skills to the next level at the 2019 NFDA Leadership Conference, July 13-16 at the spectacular Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, Calif. The early-bird registration and hotel reservation deadlines will be here soon!
It's Okay to Ask for Help May 10, 2019 By Tom Gray, one of the experts with the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP) What does it take to get you to the doctor for a physical health issue? Maybe not much. A bad cough and fever might be enough, or a new pain that has you worried, or maybe a broken bone. But what if you’ve noticed...
Restoring the Meaning of Memorial Day May 03, 2019 The VA’s National Cemetery Administration is partnering with Carry The Load to honor veterans and restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Thousands of people, along three different routes, will cover 11,000 miles as they make their way to Dallas, Texas. Along the way, they will make stops at...
House To Tackle Three Key Issues in May April 28, 2019 Last week, House Majority Leader Stenny Hoyer (D-MD) announced the House of Representatives would vote on at least three of the Democrats’ top priorities in May: health care, climate change and equal rights. He also expects the House to take on disaster relief, immigration and the federal mini...
Get Critical Business Advice April 28, 2019 If you can’t wait for the May issue of The Director magazine to hit your mailbox, check it out online or in The Director app!