The NFDA-branded World Elite Business Mastercard® May 15, 2025 As an NFDA member, you can apply for the exclusive NFDA World Elite Business Card, which offers up to 10.6% cash back rewards on all your purchases and powerful benefits. You’ll find it’s a reliable expense management tool you can count on for your business needs. Learn more at NFDA.org/...
USPS Introduces Small Box and Kits for Shipping Cremated Remains May 14, 2025 As of March 1, 2025, the United States Postal Service requires the use of the Priority Mail Express (PME) Cremated Remains boxes for all cremated remains shipments (see article here). To accompany the original PME cremated remains box, USPS will now be introducing a new size that is a smaller v...
Just Weeks Left to Save: Leadership Conference Early-Bird Deadline is June 1 May 14, 2025 Time is running out to take advantage of early-bird pricing for NFDA’s 2025 Leadership Conference, taking place August 3–6 at the beautiful Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California. The June 1 early-bird deadline is just weeks away ... register now to secure your spot and save! Thi...
Mental Health Hub: Practice Self-Care Strategies May 14, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program The power of a quick nap, comforting bath or cup of tea often goes overlooked. These are all examples of self-care, a practice that includes caring for your mental, physical and emotional health. When you incorporate small actions that prioriti...
You’re Closer Than You Think to Earning a Pursuit of Excellence Award May 14, 2025 The deadline to apply for the 2025 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Program is just two months away – entries must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 15, 2025. This prestigious honor celebrates funeral homes that go above and beyond in service to families and communities, while upholdin...
NFDA Expands Gold-Standard Arranger Training With Interactive Virtual Series May 13, 2025 NFDA is expanding its popular Arranger Training program with a new virtual offering designed to meet the evolving needs of funeral professionals. The Arrangement Solutions Academy is a four-week, live instructor-led course that brings real-world solutions, peer learning and expert guidance to y...
Across Borders, Across Traditions: NFDA Unveils Historic Global Study May 12, 2025 Reinforcing its position as the world’s leading funeral service association,NFDA has released the first-ever global study of consumer attitudes toward funerals and funeral professionals. Across Borders, Across Traditions: A Global Study of Funeral Preferences is a landmark research report that...
Leadership Starts Here: NFDA Announces 2025-26 Class of Emerging Leaders May 08, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is thrilled to introduce the 17 funeral service professionals selected to participate in the 2025-26 National Emerging Leaders Program. This year-long leadership development experience empowers participants to grow as visionary, values-driven leaders...
Arlington National Cemetery Will Enforce REAL ID Starting May 7 May 07, 2025 Beginning May 7, 2025, all individuals over the age of 18 who enter Arlington National Cemetery in a vehicle should be prepared to present a REAL ID at the security checkpoint. This applies to funeral attendees, family pass holders, honor flights, contractors who do not possess a Department of Defen...
The NFDA High School Career Kit Has a New Look and New Content! May 02, 2025 The NFDA High School Career Kit is one of our most popular resources for funeral professionals who want to inspire the next generation of funeral directors – and now the presentation has a fresh, new look! We’ve updated the NFDA Career Kit PowerPoint presentation with new graphics, data,...