Register Now for IATA’s Compassionate Transportation Course: Exclusive Discount for NFDA Members September 27, 2024 The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) is offering a live virtual course, CompassionateTransportation. This course offers a comprehensive guide to airline acceptance and transport of human remains. You will learn the fundamental operational guidelines for funeral directors, airlines...
Order Free COVID-19 Tests September 27, 2024 The Department of Health and Human Services is once again offering free COVID-19 tests to Americans. Every U.S. household is eligible to order up to four free tests. COVID-19 testing can help you know if you have COVID-19 so you can decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk ...
Funeral Service Foundation Now Accepting Academic Scholarship Applications September 27, 2024 The Funeral Service Foundation is accepting academic scholarship applications through November 1 at FuneralServiceFoundation.org. Up to 27 scholarships, ranging from $2,500 – $5,000, are available to current students of funeral service and military veterans who meet the eligibility criteria. ...
Make Time to Explore the Expo September 26, 2024 The world’s largest funeral service trade show awaits you at the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo, taking place October 20-23 in New Orleans. From innovative technology solutions to unique memorial products, the Expo offers a comprehensive look at the tools and services ...
New Options for Submitting Documents to Social Security September 13, 2024 Funeral directors often assist families with submitting information to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The agency recently shared information about new options for submitting documents that will make the process easier for Americans. Please read the information below and, as appropriate, s...
Beyond the Summit - Advocacy Never Stops September 13, 2024 NFDA Advocacy efforts are dedicated to representing YOUR interests and play a crucial role in ensuring that funeral service professionals have a powerful voice in Washington, D.C. NFDA Advocacy staff offer expert guidance on legislative and regulatory issues to Congress and federal agencies. Ou...
Connect with Your Colleagues in the Crescent City September 12, 2024 From the Welcome Party at Mardi Gras World to the Funeral Professionals - Young and New Party, there are countless opportunities for you to network, celebrate, and experience the essence of New Orleans during the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo (October 20-23). Funeral Se...
2024 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award Recipients Set the Standard in Funeral Service September 03, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) proudly recognizes the exceptional achievements of 284 funeral homes across the globe with the 2024 Pursuit of Excellence Award, celebrating their unwavering commitment to service excellence. For more than four decades, NFDA has presented this award ...
Meet the Innovation Award Finalists August 29, 2024 Last week, NFDA announced that 1Director, Clear View Caskets and Nemu are the three finalists for the 2024 NFDA Innovation Award. You’ll have to wait until the Opening General Session of the NFDA Convention to find out which company won, but you can learn more abo...
Share Your Experiences: Funeral Trends and Disenfranchised Grief August 28, 2024 Cheyenne Zaremba is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. Cheyenne is seeking participants for an uncompensated research study on how funerals respond to instances of disenfranchised grief and marginalized expressions of mourning and...