Meet the Grads June 23, 2023 In the newest episode of A Brush With Death, host, Gabe Schauf, is joined by three members of the mortuary college class of 2023. Kyle Dunn from Arapahoe Community College, Suzanne Wyckoff from Northeast Texas Community College, and Sunshine Smith from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service; they s...
Are You Ready to Vote? June 23, 2023 If you were unable to attend the Virtual Officer Candidate Forum on June 15, please take an hour to watch a recording of the event and learn about the candidates who are running in the NFDA elections – click here to watch (video is near the bottom of the page). Officers on the Bo...
Funeral Service Foundation Awards $134,900 in Scholarship Support June 23, 2023 The Funeral Service Foundation, awarded $134,900 in academic and professional development scholarships. Twenty-three students earned academic scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000, 17 professionals received the David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships, and 10 attended ...
Harvard? Rock and Roll? AI? June 23, 2023 NFDA Keynote Speakers Set the Tone for Convention Adventures Las Vegas is known for having it all and, no matter what your interests, you can choose your own adventure at the 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo. Taking place September 10-13 (one month earlier than usual) ...
In Loving Memory Of Todd Van Beck June 09, 2023 In a special episode of A Brush With Death, we say goodbye to Todd Van Beck, a man who dedicated his life to the funeral service profession and those who worked in it. Host Gabe Schauf is joined by Kenneth Howe, Brian Waters, Anthony Kaniuk, Steve Spann, Sharon Gee-Mascarello, David Hicks, Lisa Baue...
Tune In to This Week's Virtual Officer Candidate Forum June 09, 2023 As you evaluate the candidates who are running in the 2023 NFDA elections and prepare to make an informed choice, we invite you to attend the Virtual Officer Candidate Forum on Thursday, June 15 at 1 p.m. CT. Officers on the Board of Directors will elected by eligible association members, w...
Get the Full Leadership Conference Experience June 09, 2023 The 2023 NFDA Leadership Conference will be an incredible opportunity for you to learn, network and enhance your leadership skills. If you haven’t yet registered for the conference, which is taking place June 25-28 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, be sure to do so today! I...
In Memoriam – Todd Van Beck June 05, 2023 It is with deep sadness we share news of the death of Funeral Service Foundation Trustee Todd Van Beck. While Todd only joined the Board of Trustees in Fall 2022, he made invaluable contributions to the Foundation during that time. Todd was a beloved and trusted colleague and friend to many in fu...
Brush Up on Your HR Knowledge June 04, 2023 NFDA Endorsed Provider SESCO Management Consultants is pleased to announce its training schedule for 2023. During its webinar series, SESCO’s experts will provide practical advice on how to meet the needs of your most valuable asset – your employees – and protect your organiza...
Choose Your Own Adventure at the 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Las Vegas June 01, 2023 Embalming and slots? Business skills and the great outdoors? Las Vegas is known for having it all and, no matter what your interests, you can choose your own adventure at the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention & Expo. Taking place September 10-13...