Small Business Update: PPP for Small Businesses February 26, 2021 The Biden Administration recently announced substantial changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides forgivable loans to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $660 billion in PPP loans have been approved since April 2020, and many companies still have the ...
Are You Prepared for an OSHA Inspection? February 26, 2021 Failing an OSHA inspection can result in thousands of dollars in penalties. To help members and other funeral professionals avoid costly penalties by fully complying with critical health and safety regulations, Certified Safety Training (CST), NFDA’s newest Endorsed Provider Partner, is here t...
Breaking Down the New OSHA Guidance on COVID-19 February 21, 2021 On January 29, 2021, OSHA released a guidance document, "Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace," which reqires all employers to have a COVID-19 Prevention Program in place. NFDA Endorsed Provider partner Certified Safety...
Making New Connections February 21, 2021 Whether we're reconnecting with ourselves through daily intentions, connecting with each other after reading a great book, connecting with our family members and friends after a loss, or connecting with our loved ones by remembering them in meaningful ways, this month is ... you guessed it ... a...
Update: FEMA Funeral Reimbursement for COVID-related Deaths February 18, 2021 There has been quite a lot of media attention and speculation in the last few weeks about the FEMA reimbursement for funeral expenses for deaths due to COVID-19. Please note: much of what is being reported is conjecture and FEMA has not yet issued a policy outlining how and to whom funds will be mad...
SESCO Offers Spring Webinar Series February 15, 2021 SESCO Management Consultants, NFDA’s Endorsed Provider of human resources consulting services, has announced their spring webinar series: April 7, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET – Navigating the Ins and Outs of Employment Regulations: Understand the basic requirements of Wage and Hour, ADAAA and F...
NFDA Cancels 2021 Advocacy Summit and Plans for 2022 February 15, 2021 Brookfield, Wis. – Due to the unprecedented, ongoing public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has decided to cancel its 2021 Advocacy Summit. NFDA expects to hold its Advocacy Summit next year and has scheduled the event for May 4-...
Are Looking For a New Employee? February 15, 2021 If you are looking to add a new employee to your funeral home staff, check out the NFDA Funeral Career Center, the profession’s largest national resource for finding quality employees. The Funeral Career Center features a wide range of tools to help you find the best person for your open po...
Last Chance to Renew Your Membership February 14, 2021 If you’ve already renewed your NFDA membership for 2021, thank you! If you haven’t yet done so, renew today or you will soon lose access to your member benefits! Your membership in the world’s largest funeral service association empowers you to: Connect ...
New Podcast: On the Horizon – NFDA Leadership Discusses the Future February 12, 2021 Episode #21 of A Brush With Death is here and we’re talking about the future of funeral service! NFDA CEO Christine Pepper and President Bryant Hightower discuss what’s ahead in 2021 with our host, Gabe Schauf. Christine and Bryant share their thoughts on topics ranging from technology t...