In Memoriam: His Holiness Pope Francis, 1936–2025 April 21, 2025 NFDA joins millions around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church with humility, compassion, and a deep commitment to mercy and inclusion. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis became a global symbol of peace, social justice and interfaith dialog...
Army to Reintroduce Limited Caisson Support at Arlington National Cemetery April 18, 2025 The U.S. Army has announced the limited reintegration of caisson support into funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery, beginning the week of June 2, 2025. During this initial phase, the caisson will be used as a conveyance for up to two funerals per day, not exceeding 10 per week, as the ...
NFDA Members Make an Impact at 2025 Advocacy Summit April 18, 2025 On behalf of the NFDA Board of Directors, staff and the entire funeral service profession, thank you to the NFDA members who helped make the 2025 Advocacy Summit a resounding success. Their presence on Capitol Hill demonstrated the strength, professionalism and dedication of the funeral se...
Create More Meaningful Services: Register Now for June Celebrant Training April 18, 2025 Today’s families are seeking funerals that reflect the unique lives of their loved ones, and Certified Celebrants are helping lead the way. Join NFDA and the InSight Institute June 25-27 at NFDA headquarters in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for a Certified Celebrant Training Workshop that will equ...
Last Call: Early Bird Pricing for NFDA Embalming Seminar Ends Soon! April 18, 2025 Time is running out to save on the 2025 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar - early bird pricing ends April 24! Join us May 7-9 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science for this dynamic, hands-on learning experience designed for embalmers at all skill levels. From live demonstrati...
Mental Health Hub: Stay Active for Your Wellbeing April 18, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Have you ever taken a walk outside and felt your mood brighten? Even a moderate level of exercise is beneficial not only for your physical health but also for your mental health. Research suggests that regular exercise can reduce stress and sym...
Elevate Your Skills with NFDA's Arrangement Skills Masterclass April 17, 2025 NFDA invites you to take your arrangement conference skills to the next level with our highly engaging and interactive Arrangement Skills Masterclass. This seminar introduces a creative five-step process to help you effectively convey the value of funerals and collaborate with families to design mea...
Charting the Future of Funeral Service: Register Now for NFDA’s 2025 Leadership Conference April 14, 2025 This summer, current and aspiring leaders in funeral service will gather in California’s Wine Country for one of the profession’s most inspiring and energizing events – the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Leadership Conference, taking place August 3-6 at the Meri...
Last Chance to Save! Register Now for the NFDA Embalming Seminar April 06, 2025 If you’re looking to sharpen your embalming and restorative art skills with hands-on training and live demonstrations, don’t wait - seats for the 2025 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar are filling up fast! Taking place May 7-9 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Scien...
Confidence. Compliance. Credibility. Get Certified Today. April 04, 2025 As more families choose cremation, it's critical for funeral professionals to stay ahead, not just to keep up, but to lead. Whether you’re operating a crematory or working with a third-party provider, the NFDA Cremation Certification Program gives you the knowledge, skills, and credentials...