Make Your Voice Heard at the 2025 NFDA Advocacy Summit January 10, 2025 A new session of Congress began last week, bringing critical opportunities to shape national policies that affect the funeral profession, small businesses and grieving families. The 2025 NFDA Advocacy Summit, taking place April 9-11 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., is your chance to conne...
Honor a Leader: NFDA Will Open Nominations for 2025 Inspiration Award This Week January 10, 2025 NFDA will begin accepting nominations for the third annual NFDA Inspiration Award this Wednesday, January 15. This prestigious award, presented during the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, celebrates a distinguished and accomplished woman who has made meaningful contributions to the funera...
Professional Women’s Conference – Final Speaker Added to Agenda; Important Deadlines Approach January 10, 2025 The 2025 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, taking place May 15-18 in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, will offer women in the funeral service profession the opportunity to learn, recharge and reconnect. With the addition of Emily Howard to the conference agenda, this is shaping up to be one of ...
Did You Forget to Renew Your Membership? January 09, 2025 We get it – between everything you had going on at work and holiday festivities, you missed renewing your NFDA membership by the December 31 deadline. No sweat! You still have a short amount of time to sign on for another year with NFDA! If you haven’t yet renewed your NFDA m...
Step Into Leadership: Join NFDA's Board of Directors January 07, 2025 As a funeral professional, your work offers comfort and connection during life’s most challenging moments. Now, NFDA invites you to extend your impact by joining the Board of Directors. NFDA is seeking visionary leaders to help guide NFDA’s mission of providing unmatched support, resourc...
Important Update: EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluation on Formaldehyde January 02, 2025 Earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Risk Evaluation of formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This evaluation builds on years of analysis and stakeholder input, including significant contributions from NFDA. The findings of the fin...
In Memoriam: President James E. “Jimmy” Carter Jr. – 1924-2024 December 30, 2024 NFDA joins the nation in honoring the remarkable legacy of leadership, humanitarian service and compassion of former United States President Jimmy Carter, who dedicated his life to advancing peace, democracy and public service. While plans for his funeral are still being formalized, it is e...
The Funeral Service Foundation Awards Record Academic Scholarships December 30, 2024 Thanks to support from its generous donors, the Funeral Service Foundation awarded a record $112,500 in academic scholarships to 36 students from 15 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces for the Fall 2024 semester. Each year, the Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,00...
New Speakers Added to Professional Women’s Conference Schedule December 30, 2024 The 2025 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, taking place May 15-18 in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, will offer women in the funeral service profession the opportunity to learn, recharge and reconnect. And, with the addition of three new speakers to the line-up, it will be better than ever! Be sure ...
Prioritize Your Mental Health in 2025 — Because You Matter December 29, 2024 Make 2025 the year you prioritize yourself with the same care and dedication you give to the families you serve. Funeral service is an incredibly rewarding profession, but it also comes with unique stressors that can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. As a funeral professional, you may feel ...