Get Certified from Anywhere: NFDA’s Virtual Cremation Seminar Returns This Month April 02, 2026 Can’t make it to an in-person NFDA Cremation Certification Seminar? No problem! Get certified from anywhere with our Virtual Cremation Certification Seminar on April 23-24 - an essential program for every funeral professional offering cremation services. This must-have certification ensures...
Jennifer Schlosser Honored with 2026 NFDA Inspiration Award for Leadership, Service and Community Impact April 01, 2026 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce that Jennifer M. Schlosser, co-owner of Schlosser Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Wapakoneta, Ohio, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 NFDA Inspiration Award. Sponsored by National Guardian Life Insurance Compa...
Invitation: Be Featured in a National Times Square Campaign Honoring Funeral Directors March 27, 2026 NFDA is proud to support a new national public service announcement campaign, The First Call, led by Chptr in collaboration with Homesteaders and Tribute Technology. This initiative will shine a national spotlight on funeral directors and the vital role you play in your communities. On April 23, ...
Help Families Tell Their Stories: NFDA Opens Registration for 2026 Celebrant Training March 25, 2026 What families want from a funeral is changing, and how funeral directors guide them through those conversations must evolve, too. More than ever, families are looking for services that are personal, authentic and reflective of the life being honored. To help funeral professionals meet that moment...
Share This Resource With the Veterans You Serve March 20, 2026 Funeral directors play a critical role in helping veterans and their families understand and access the benefits they’ve earned, but many families are still unaware of what’s available to them. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has created a helpful, easy-to-understand resource ...
See the Bigger Picture: What NFDA’s Global Study Reveals About the Future of Funeral Service March 20, 2026 What do families around the world have in common? What can we learn from their differences? NFDA’s groundbreaking report, Across Borders, Across Traditions: A Global Study of Funeral Preferences, offers answers. As the first-ever global study of its kind, this research captures insights fro...
NEW in 2026: The Remembering A Life Award March 20, 2026 At the heart of funeral service is a simple but powerful goal: helping families remember a life well lived. That belief is the inspiration behind the new Remembering A Life Award, introduced this year as part of NFDA’s Pursuit of Excellence Program. This new recognition honors funeral homes...
Reconnect With the Work That Defines You March 20, 2026 When was the last time you had the opportunity to truly focus on your craft? Not between calls. Not while juggling a full schedule. But real, uninterrupted time to learn, ask questions and sharpen your skills alongside experts and peers. That’s exactly what the 2026 NFDA Embalming & ...
A Powerful Story of Care: Don’t Miss This Session at PWC March 20, 2026 Some of the most meaningful moments in funeral service happen quietly, behind the scenes, in the prep room and in conversations with families navigating unimaginable loss. At the 2026 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, one session will bring that work into focus in a deeply moving and ...
April 7 Deadline Approaching: Register Now for the NFDA Advocacy Summit March 20, 2026 If you’re planning to attend the 2026 NFDA Advocacy Summit, now is the time to act. April 7 is the final day to register -- and registering now is essential to ensure your participation in congressional meetings. NFDA, in partnership with Advocacy Associates, is actively scheduling meetings...