What are You Waiting for? August 04, 2023 Did you know that the NFDA International Convention & Expo is a month earlier this year? It’s true! NFDA is planning a spectacular event, which will take place September 10-13 in fabulous Las Vegas – a city we haven’t been to in 16 years! Join us for lively, interac...
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Still Available August 04, 2023 There have been several questions about FEMA funeral assistance for deaths due to COVID-19. Please note that the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency has not impacted the currently ongoing eligibility period for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. In other words, deaths related to CO...
NFDA Celebrates Members for Excellence in Service to Families and Communities August 03, 2023 2023 Pursuit of Excellence Award honorees will be recognized during the NFDA International Convention & Expo Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is delighted to announce the funeral businesses that earned a 2023 Pursuit of Excellence Award. For more than...
Cast Your Vote by August 7: NFDA Officer Election and Proposed Bylaws Changes August 02, 2023 The National Funeral Directors Association is your association. We exist to serve you, our members, and to further the mission of funeral service. You are a valued member of NFDA, and you have the power to influence the governance of your association when you cast a ballot during the 2023 NFDA votin...
Exam Candidate Portal Launches August 02, 2023 The Conference has implemented an online candidate registration portal on July 25, 2023. Candidates will request a user account through The Conference’s website, www.theconferenceonline.org, for access. They can apply for exams, track their application status, view their exam history and reque...
Creating Connections in Las Vegas July 21, 2023 There is so much to experience during education sessions and in the Expo Hall at the 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo, taking place September 10-13 in Las Vegas. But, you really won’t want to miss NFDA's distinctive special events, which will give you an opportunity to reunite...
Bipartisan Senators Meet to Discuss Organ Transplant Modernization and Reform July 21, 2023 Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Todd Young (R-IN) issued a statement earlier this month following a roundtable meeting with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Carole Johnson and officials from t...
A Positive Influence July 21, 2023 Should funeral directors be “influencers” as well? In the latest episode of A Brush With Death, hear from Kari the Mortician as she discusses the importance of educating the public and putting the funeral profession in a positive light. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or o...
GPL Survey: We Need Your Help! July 21, 2023 NFDA is conducting the latest in a series of biennial General Price List surveys to ensure that we are providing current, relevant information about the state of funeral service business practices today. We understand how very busy you are serving families and running your business. In appreciati...
The Director Claims Two Awards For Publication Excellence July 21, 2023 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 2023, 100 Grand Awards were presented for outstanding work in 14 categories. The Director received a Grand Award for D...