For Your Families: Grief Organizations Testing App March 18, 2019 The Stepping Forward in Grief Study is testing two online/app programs created by scientists and clinicians at Uniformed Services University and Columbia University to address grief-related challenges. These programs were developed in response to earlier research suggesting that grief-related challe...
New! Public Service Announcements March 18, 2019 New public service announcements, created by NFDA through a grant from the Funeral Service Foundation, will help you encourage families to memorialize their loved ones, regardless of how they died.
Radiation Protection Guidelines for Safe Handling of Decedents March 14, 2019 The recent publication of a study about radiation contamination at a crematory has raised concerns about potential exposure and risk. NFDA has gathered the most up-to-date information from the medical community, which indicates that the risk of exposure is minimal and offers current handling guidelines.
Register Now: Professional Women's Conference March 11, 2019 Hurry! The early-bird registration and hotel reservation deadline for the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference is Friday, March 15.
Sleep and Mental Health March 08, 2019 By Sarah Stone, Beacon Health Options, NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP) If you can’t fall or stay asleep, you may have insomnia. Insomnia can also be waking up too early or poor quality sleep. In some cases, insomnia can be a sign of another health problem, such as anxiety...
Hone Your Skills March 06, 2019 The 2019 Embalming and Restorative Art Seminar will take place May 16-17 at PIMS and you’re invited! Save $25 when you register on or before April 17.
Feeling Sleepy? February 28, 2019 Did you know that every month, the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program, a benefit of your NFDA membership, offers free webinars on a wide range of topics. This month, mark your calendar and plan to join in and learn more about healthy sleep habits!
House Moves to Stop the HIT February 28, 2019 A bill introduced in the House of Representatives would stop the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Tax (HIT) from going into effect until after 2021, saving consumers hundreds of dollars.
JAMA Article Reports on Incident of Radiation at Arizona Crematory in 2017 February 28, 2019 NFDA responds to a research letter published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association has reported an incident of radiation contamination at an Arizona crematory.
NFDA Announces Qualified Candidates for Board of Directors February 26, 2019 NFDA is pleased to announce the NFDA Leadership Development Committee’s list of qualified candidates for open positions on the NFDA Board of Directors.