Don't Miss the Important Professional Women’s Conference Deadlines March 14, 2024 NFDA will bring funeral service professionals together for the 2024 Professional Women’s Conference, April 28 through 30 in picturesque Savannah, Georgia. During this conference attendees representing all facets of the funeral service profession will be empowered to not only sit at the table b...
FTC Confirms Appointments of Two Commissioners March 14, 2024 Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan today congratulated Andrew N. Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak on their conf irmations to serve as FTC commissioners and Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter on her confirmation to a second term. “Congratulations to Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak on...
CDC Updates Isolation Guidance for People Who Contract COVID March 07, 2024 In response to evolving circumstances, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has transitioned to issuing respiratory virus guidance, consolidating recommendations for various respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. According to the latest update, individuals diagnosed with COVID-19...
Final Call to Register for the Advocacy Summit and Tours March 04, 2024 March 13 is the last day you can register for the 2024 NFDA Advocacy Summit, taking place March 20-22 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Learn more about the Summit and register today! If you have already registered, we’re excited to ...
Master Your Craft: Secure Your Spot at the 2024 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar March 04, 2024 NFDA has opened registration for the 2024 Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar, scheduled to take place on May 2 and 3 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. This comprehensive seminar, featuring live demonstrations on a donor body, will provide embalmers with invaluable insights, techn...
Unlock Your Leadership Potential March 01, 2024 “The National Emerging Leaders Program is a great way for individuals to advance their careers, meet other funeral professionals and be a part of a group who truly believes in serving their communities.” ~ Emily Jasperson, 2021-22 National Emerging Leaders Program participant Have you...
New Resource: Violence Prevention Through De-escalation March 01, 2024 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has released a new video resource, Violence Prevention through De-escalation. In this video, you can learn how to identify concerning behaviors and mitigate the risk of an incident of targeted v...
NFDA Announces 2024 Officer Candidates for Board of Directors March 01, 2024 NFDA is pleased to announce the Leadership Development Committee’s list of qualified candidates for open officer seats on the NFDA Board of Directors. Officers on the NFDA Board of Directors will be elected by qualified NFDA members during an electronic election held June 13 through 2...
Make the Most of Your NFDA Business Card February 29, 2024 Across the board, businesses are seeing an increase in operating costs. That's why it is more important than ever to amplify savings and earn cash back when making everyday purchases for your funeral home. By using your NFDA Business Card to pay for any NFDA purchase, you can earn up to an impre...
Tune In: How The Sausage Is Made February 16, 2024 The National Board Exam is a hot topic of discussion among funeral directors. In the newest episode of A Brush With Death, host Gabe Schauf sits down for an enlightening discussion with Dalene Paull, executive director of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Leili McMurr...