National Emerging Leaders Program – Apply by April 1 March 26, 2023 NFDA’s highly praised National Emerging Leaders Program is back! NFDA is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 program year. Launched in 2021, this year-long program helps funeral service professionals develop leadership skills that will serve them well in any setting they may find themse...
Last Call for Inspiration Award Nominees! March 26, 2023 NFDA is accepting nominations for the new Inspiration Award, a recognition that will be conferred annually during the Professional Women’s Conference on an exceptional individual who has made noteworthy contributions to funeral service or a related field. The inaugural award will be presented ...
Congress Is Listening: What Story Will You Tell? March 26, 2023 After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can join funeral service professionals from throughout the country for the 2023 NFDA Advocacy Summit, April 19-21, to re-engage with national leaders who have served our country for years and build relationships with newly elected leaders w...
Stand and Be Recognized March 17, 2023 More than 40 years ago, when the FTC was holding hearings that would eventually lead to the promulgation of the Funeral Rule, the image of the funeral service profession was under attack. NFDA established the Pursuit of Excellence Program to tell the story of funeral homes and funeral service profes...
2023 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference: Meet Vera March 17, 2023 During this year’s NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, attendees will learn to build empathy, trust, confidence and resilience in their professional and personal lives. This inspiring and uplifting conference will take place May 5-7 at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. R...
On a Scale from 1 to 10, What’s Your Burnout Level? March 15, 2023 It's common as funeral service professionals to experience burnout. The nature of the job, including a demanding work schedule and being emotionally available to families, can create a cycle of constant stress and fatigue that expands beyond the workplace into every aspect of your life. Howev...
Foundation Now Accepting Academic and Certified Celebrant Training Scholarship Applications March 13, 2023 Underscoring its commitment to make education accessible to funeral service students and professionals, the Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for academic scholarships as well as Certified Celebrant Training scholarships in partnership with NFDA and InSight Institute. &ldqu...
Women Behind the Wake March 13, 2023 It’s Women’s History Month and we’re getting ready for the 2023 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference! In the newest episode of A Brush With Death, we meet three of the many incredible women working in the funeral profession. Host Gabe Schauf talks with Bailey Wolf, G...
2023 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference: Growing Stronger, Together March 13, 2023 During this year’s NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, attendees will learn to build empathy, trust, confidence and resilience in their professional and personal lives. This inspiring and uplifting conference will take place May 5-7 at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Reg...
Refresh Your Restoration Skills During the 2023 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar March 03, 2023 Embalmers of all skill levels can participate in a hands-on seminar and refine their restoration skills during the 2023 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar, May 4 through 5 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Click here to read the full anno...