Hire Veterans for Their Next Mission December 01, 2022 Serving in the military teaches people valuable skill sets and life lessons. Veterans possess attributes that are both desired and admired in the workplace – hard work, trust, empathy, and a deep compassion for others – qualities that are needed in the funeral service profession. The Fun...
Congress Back Open for Business in 2023 November 28, 2022 Earlier this month, Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy sent a letter stating his intention to reopen the Capitol Complex on January 3, 2023. This means NFDA members will, once again, be able to gather in-person for the Advocacy Summit and meet with their members of Congress. The Advocacy Summit ...
NFDA Survey Shows Value of Attending Funerals In Person November 28, 2022 In the second edition of its “Value of a Funeral” Consumer Study, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) learned that people who attended a funeral in person found the service meaningful and healing compared to those who attended a service virtually or did not attend a service...
Giving Tuesday – Consider a Gift to the Funeral Service Foundation November 27, 2022 November 29 is Giving Tuesday, one of the biggest giving days of the year. The Funeral Service Foundation has set a big goal for tomorrow - $10,000. Can they count on you to help them get there? Your Giving Tuesday gift will support transformative academic and professional development scholarship...
Plan Now for The Profession's Best Education in 2023 November 25, 2022 Expand your horizons and build your business through NFDA's unparalleled opportunities for learning! Explore the widest selection of CE and professional development options in funeral service – all designed to meet your needs, your schedule, and your budget. Save the dates! NFDA&rs...
Happy Thanksgiving – NFDA Offices Closed November 22, 2022 “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” ~Willie Nelson The NFDA Board of Directors and staff wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful to have you as part of the NFDA family. Please note, the NFDA offices will be closed Novemb...
Building Healthy Habits in the Workplace November 17, 2022 Most Americans work an eight-hour day, and some work even longer. When you spend most of your waking hours at work, it becomes vital to your wellbeing to practice healthy workplace habits. Busy workdays can make it difficult to eat healthy or find time for exercise. However, implementing a few of...
Save on Your Next New Car! November 16, 2022 Is it time for a new business vehicle? The GM Competitive Assistance Program offers NFDA members exclusive incentives of $500 or more - depending on the model - on Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac vehicles! And, with dealers offering additional end-of-year discounts to clear out 2022 vehicles, now...
Discount Advantage Program: Give the Gift of Travel November 16, 2022 Thinking about giving your family the gift of travel this holiday season? Learn how NFDA can help you save on your next vacation!
Election Autopsy November 14, 2022 by: Lesley Witter, MPA, CAE, Senior Vice President, Advocacy As a DC lobbyist, my life runs in two-year cycles for legislative and political issues. Each cycle running in accordance with a two-year congressional cycle, cumulating on Election night (or when most races are called), and ending on...