Breaking News: FTC Issues Report on Undercover Phone Pricing Sweeps November 20, 2024 Today FTC Staff issued a report on the Commission’s undercover Funeral Rule phone sweep it conducted in 2023 (www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/staff-report_-calling-for-funeral-services.pdf). The report presents the FTC’s findings on its ability to obtain price information from funer...
NFDA Celebrates Congressional Action to Honor Veterans’ Service and Sacrifice November 19, 2024 Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed “The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act” (H.R. 8371), a comprehensive omnibus package of veterans legislation. Among its many provisions, the legislation includes a vital update to veter...
U.S. Federal Court in Texas Issues Ruling Invalidating the Department of Labor's Most Recent Final Rule Raising the Salary Threshold to Determine Overtime Requirements November 15, 2024 A U.S. Federal Court in Texas just issued a ruling invalidating the Department of Labor’s (DOL) most recent final rule raising the salary threshold to determine when overtime is required. The Court also ruled that the Department’s automatic updates to the minimum salary threshold ever...
2024 Convention CE Certificates November 14, 2024 CE Certificates for the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo are now available and can be downloaded from the NFDA website! It is your responsibility to submit all CE certificates to your state or province licensing board/s and/or the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (A...
NFDA Champions Veterans’ Burial Benefit Access in Congressional Hearing November 13, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) was invited to testify before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs at an oversight hearing titled "Our Nation’s Hallowed Grounds: A Review of America’s National Cemet...
Coroner and Medical Examiner Funeral Directors: Federal Survey Needs Your Input November 01, 2024 Because NFDA is recognized as an expert resource on funeral and burial matters in Washington, D.C., many federal agencies contact us for information and/or help gathering information from you, our nation’s funeral directors. The service you provide the deceased and grieving families i...
Transforming Funeral Service: NFDA 2024 International Convention Inspires Global Community November 01, 2024 The 2024 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention & Expo transformed the landscape for funeral service professionals, bringing together attendees from across the globe for a truly inspiring event from October 20-23 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Participants engaged in ...
1Director Wins 2024 NFDA Innovation Award October 21, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) today announced 1Director as the winner of the prestigious 2024 NFDA Innovation Award, which is sponsored by ASD – Answering Service for Directors. This groundbreaking all-in-one funeral home management software has been recognized for its orig...
Get Your Exclusive NFDA Gear Now! Limited-Time Pop-Up Shop Alert October 18, 2024 NFDA members and funeral directors: it's time to show off your pride and style! Our exclusive NFDA Pop-Up Shop is now open, featuring an exciting range of high-quality men’s and women’s apparel. With various styles and color options, there's something for everyone to love. Loo...
Spooky Mortuary Stories October 16, 2024 Have you ever heard something go bump in the night while working at the funeral home? Have you ever had an eerie experience you just couldn’t explain? Do you sometimes wonder if you are not alone? Regardless of how you may feel about the paranormal, everyone loves a good ghost story. In the...