Exam Candidate Portal Launches August 02, 2023 The Conference has implemented an online candidate registration portal on July 25, 2023. Candidates will request a user account through The Conference’s website, www.theconferenceonline.org, for access. They can apply for exams, track their application status, view their exam history and reque...
Creating Connections in Las Vegas July 21, 2023 There is so much to experience during education sessions and in the Expo Hall at the 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo, taking place September 10-13 in Las Vegas. But, you really won’t want to miss NFDA's distinctive special events, which will give you an opportunity to reunite...
Bipartisan Senators Meet to Discuss Organ Transplant Modernization and Reform July 21, 2023 Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Todd Young (R-IN) issued a statement earlier this month following a roundtable meeting with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Carole Johnson and officials from t...
A Positive Influence July 21, 2023 Should funeral directors be “influencers” as well? In the latest episode of A Brush With Death, hear from Kari the Mortician as she discusses the importance of educating the public and putting the funeral profession in a positive light. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or o...
GPL Survey: We Need Your Help! July 21, 2023 NFDA is conducting the latest in a series of biennial General Price List surveys to ensure that we are providing current, relevant information about the state of funeral service business practices today. We understand how very busy you are serving families and running your business. In appreciati...
The Director Claims Two Awards For Publication Excellence July 21, 2023 NFDA’s flagship publication, The Director, has won two awards in the annual Awards for Publication Excellence competition (APEX). Of the 1,100 entries submitted for APEX 2023, 100 Grand Awards were presented for outstanding work in 14 categories. The Director received a Grand Award for D...
Postal Service Audit Finds 452 Sets of Cremated Remains Undeliverable; USPS Not Always in Compliance With Procedures to Accept Cremated Remains July 21, 2023 USPS was not always in compliance with cremated remains acceptance procedures, according to an audit by the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service. Specifically, the report pointed out that cremated remains packages are not always properly labeled. If a cremated remains ...
VA Updates Casket and Urn Reimbursement for Unclaimed Remains of Veterans July 20, 2023 NFDA has been busy advocating for you and the veterans you serve! Recently, NFDA worked with Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs as they updated the regulations pertaining to casket and urn reimbursement for the unclaimed remains of veterans (38 C.F.R. § 38.628). The new regulations...
Extraordinary Education Sessions Tackle Vital Issues July 10, 2023 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 Las Vegas, Nevada, you can customize your NFDA Convention experienc...
Biden Names two Republican Nominees for FTC Commissioner Roles July 10, 2023 U.S. President Joe Biden has nominated Virginia Solicitor General Andrew Ferguson and Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak to fill Republican slots at the Federal Trade Commission, the White House said on Monday. If confirmed by the Senate, the two Republicans will not change the balance of pow...