Got Stress? March 31, 2023 Stress can manifest itself in various forms, from irritability to trouble sleeping. While it affects nearly everyone, the good news is that there are plenty of ways to combat stress in the short and long term. April is Stress Awareness Month, and what better way to acknowledge it than by making a co...
Professional Women's Conference: Meet Erin and Jessica March 31, 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...
A Night at the (Funeral) Museum March 27, 2023 Have you ever visited a funeral museum? Now is your chance. In the new episode of A Brush With Death, host Gabe Schauf talks with Genevieve Keeny-Vazquez, President and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History about the museum’s origin, displays and their new virtual tour. Tune in: ...
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...
NFDA Making Your Voice Heard in EPA Review of Formaldehyde December 23, 2022 As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) carries on with its review of formaldehyde (click here to learn more), NFDA is continuing to represent your interests by submitting comments to the EPA and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) last week. As part of...
National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition October 21, 2022 If you ever have the opportunity to care for a former nurse who has died, the National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition can help pay tribute to him or her if a family requests it. The coalition has local branches located throughout the country whose members attend the funeral or memorial servic...
Cremation Jewelry Scam - 10 Tips for Avoiding Scammers January 28, 2022 NFDA received a call from a member last week who was contacted by a scammer seeking to purchase cremation jewelry. Scams targeting funeral homes run the gamut from people pretending they want to purchase memorialization items to individuals claiming a relative has died in another country and need re...