U.S. Cremation Rate is Projected to Climb to 61.9% in 2024 July 25, 2024 U.S. Cremation Rate is Projected to Climb to 61.9% in 2024 NFDA’s annual Cremation and Burial Report tracks critical data and offers funeral professionals key insights into consumer preferences. Brookfield, Wis. – The U.S. cremation rate is projected to increase by 1.3% since...
Do You Know Funeral Service History? July 19, 2024 In the Funeral History category, the question is... In what state was the first college with "mortuary science" in its name located? A. Ohio B. Illinois C. Wisconsin D. New York . . . . ....
The Director Wins Major Awards July 19, 2024 NFDA’s flagship publication, The Director, has won two awards in the annual Awards for Publication Excellence competition (APEX). Of the 1,100 entries submitted for APEX 2024, The Director was recognized with Awards of Excellence in the Design, Illustrations and Spreads category for the art...
New Remembering A Life Podcast Episode Alert July 19, 2024 If you know your colleague Benny Capaul, you know he doesn’t fit the mold of what most people think of when they think of a funeral director. He feels equally at home in the embalming room or on-stage doing vocals with his ska-punk rock band. He’s also a death doula, podcaster and death/...
Apply for an NFDA Convention Scholarship July 18, 2024 All funeral directors licensed in the U.S. or Canada are invited to apply for scholarships are invited to apply for scholarships to attend the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo. The Funeral Service Foundation will award up to 20 scholarships, each valued at up to $2,200, that cover regis...
NFDA Champions Veterans’ Burial Benefits in Congressional Hearing July 10, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) reaffirmed its dedication to honoring the nation’s veterans with dignity and respect by testifying in favor of several legislative bills during a hearing held today by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Veterans’ Affair...
Do You Have What it Takes? July 08, 2024 If you're a fan of pub trivia and planning to attend the NFDA International Convention & Expo (October 20-23 in New Orleans), sign up by Monday, August 26 for the 2024 NFDA Funeral Face-off, the profession's ultimate trivia challenge. Three-person teams will compete against each...
2024 Leadership Conference: A Gathering of Visionaries in Funeral Service July 08, 2024 Whether you’re currently serving in a leadership role in a funeral service association or aspire to, you won’t want to miss the 2024 NFDA Leadership Conference, July 29 through August 1 at the incredible Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra, Florida. If you are planning to attend th...
NFDA to Testify Before Congress – Tune in Live on Wednesday! July 08, 2024 NFDA, recognized as the foremost advocate on veterans’ funeral and burial matters, has been invited to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. This important legislative hearing ...
Pursuit of Excellence Entries Due July 15 July 07, 2024 This is it! It's time to put the finishing touches on your entry for the 2024 Pursuit of Excellence Program! You have until 11:59 p.m. CT on July 15 to submit your entry. Pursuit of Excellence honorees are not only serving grieving families with dignity and compassion, but they are find...