Funeral Service Foundation Launches Crisis Response Fund in Response to Maui Wildfire and Other Crises September 08, 2023 The Funeral Service Foundation announced today that their Board of Trustees has approved a grant of $40,000 earmarked for the Foundation’s Crisis Response Fund. Additionally, the Foundation has received commitments of $25,000 from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA); $25,000 from...
Visit Mercantile at the NFDA Convention and Learn How to Elevate Your Funeral Home Operations September 08, 2023 In the ever-evolving funeral industry, tools and resources tailored to streamline and support your operations are paramount. Recognizing this, Mercantile, in close collaboration with funeral directors, has unveiled the NFDA Business Credit Card, a groundbreaking financial instrument designed to...
Proposed Overtime Rule Changes September 01, 2023 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed that the White-Collar exemption salary threshold of $35,568 be increased to $55,068** per year. The DOL also is proposing automatic increases every three years to the overtime threshold. NFDA has been actively monitoring these proposed changes on yo...
The Final Four September 01, 2023 The competition has been hotter than a crematory in our second annual Funeral Face-Off trivia contest. We’re down to the final four teams that will face off live at the NFDA Convention to determine this year’s winner! The questions, provided by American Board of Funeral Service ...
NFDA to Participate in FTC Funeral Rule Workshop September 01, 2023 NFDA will take a leading role in Shopping for Funeral Services, a Funeral Rule workshop hosted by the FTC on September 7. The event will focus on a number of issues related to the Funeral Rule including the comments received in response to an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) the agency i...
U.S. Cremation Rate Expected to Top 80% by 2045 September 01, 2023 NFDA’s 2023 Cremation and Burial Report Shows the States in the Western Region of the U.S. are Leading the Pack in Terms of the Highest Cremation Rates in the Country The U.S. cremation rate is expected to increase in the United States from 60.5% in 2023 to 81.4% by 2045, according to the N...
In Memoriam: NFDA 1980-81 First Lady Gloria Myers August 28, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we share news of the death of 1980-81 NFDA First Lady Gloria Myers, wife of the late Past President Richard Myers and mother of former At-large Representative Shaun Myers. Click here to find Gloria's obituary and information about her service, which will be ...
Make the Most of the 2023 Convention with Your NFDA Business Credit Card August 18, 2023 The NFDA Business Card is a specialized financial tool tailored specifically for funeral directors, offering incredible rewards and exclusive benefits. From significant savings at the NFDA annual convention to no personal credit impact, it's a game-changer for your funeral home's finances. A...
Funeral Service Credit Union - New CD Special August 18, 2023 NFDA members are eligible for exclusive discounts on things they use every day, like prescription drugs, travel, office supplies, and more, through the Discount Advantage Program. Your membership with NFDA qualifies you for membership in the Funeral Service Credit Union (FSCU)! Charte...
Exploring the Expo Hall August 18, 2023 The NFDA International Convention & Expo, taking place September 10-13 in Las Vegas, will feature the world’s largest funeral service trade show, offering the newest products, services and innovations from around the world. You won’t want to miss your best opportunity to di...