Funeral Service Trailblazer Katey Houston Named 2025 NFDA Inspiration Award Winner March 23, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce that Katey Houston of Return Home in Auburn, Washington, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 NFDA Inspiration Award. Sponsored by National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), this prestigious award honors an excepti...
Mental Health Hub: Fuel Your Mind and Body March 21, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Your diet and overall well-being are closely linked. If you’ve ever felt tired after eating a large dessert or anxious after drinking caffeine, you understand how the fuel you give your body also affects your mind. When you recognize how ...
Shine a Spotlight on Your Brilliant Ideas March 21, 2025 Every day, funeral homes across the country and around the world develop innovative ways to support grieving families and serve their communities. Whether it’s a unique memorial event, an impactful community outreach program or a fresh approach to helping families navigate loss, these ide...
Do You Have a Real ID? March 16, 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reminding Americans that REAL ID enforcement will start in 2025! Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued ID card, or other acceptable forms of identification (e.g., a valid passport o...
Who Will Lead NFDA? Meet the 2025 NFDA Election Candidates March 12, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Leadership Development Committee has announced the slate of qualified candidates for open positions on the NFDA Board of Directors. Click here to read the full announcement of the candidates.
Honoring You on National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day (March 11) March 09, 2025 On March 11, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the dedication, compassion and professionalism of funeral directors and morticians across the country. National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the essential role you play in helping families nav...
Invest in the Future of Your Funeral Home: Support Your Rising Leaders March 07, 2025 As a funeral home owner or manager, you know that the strength of your business depends on the dedication, skill and leadership of your team. The future of funeral service is shaped by today’s emerging professionals - those eager to grow, innovate and lead. NFDA’s National Emer...
Time is Running Out – Register Now for the 2025 NFDA Advocacy Summit! March 07, 2025 The 2025 NFDA Advocacy Summit is just weeks away! Join your fellow funeral service professionals April 9-11 in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the profession and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait! Online registration closes March 31, an...
Now in Effect: New USPS Shipping Requirement for Shipping Cremated Remains March 06, 2025 The United States Postal Service (USPS) is the only shipping company that ships cremated remains. As previously reported, to increase the visibility of packages containing cremated remains and to ensure those packages are more secure for processing and a timely delivery, effective March 1, 2025, cus...
Deadlines Set for Compliance with Corporate Transparency Act February 24, 2025 By Christopher Farmer, NFDA Legal Counsel As NFDA announced last week (see article), all pending stays of the Corporate Transparency Act have been lifted. As the original deadline has passed, the FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) has announced that the new filing deadline for most bus...