Funeral Service Foundation Welcomes Four New Trustees and Elects 2023-24 Executive Committee October 31, 2023 The Funeral Service Foundation’s Board of Trustees welcomed four new trustees and elected its 2023-24 Executive Committee during its Annual Meeting, held last month during the NFDA International Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click here to read the full announcement.
An Unexpected Calling Through Loss October 27, 2023 Fifteen years ago, Janet McGee left the funeral profession due to burnout. In 2016, a very unexpected loss reignited Janet's passion to not only return but to take on the role of funeral educator. In this month’s episode of A Brush With Death, Janet shares her story of loss, how it brou...
NFDA Formally Thanks Sponsors of Body Broker Bill October 27, 2023 We’re proud to be an unwavering advocate for you, your business, and our profession. Your issues are our issues. That’s why, on behalf of a number of supporters, NFDA thanked the members of Congress who introduced the “Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act” (S. 2191/...
NFDA Files Comments with FTC Urging “Modest Changes” to Recusal Process October 27, 2023 We’re proud to be an unwavering advocate for you, your business, and our profession. Your issues are our issues. That’s why NFDA filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission calling on the commission to make “modest changes” to its recusal process to ensure that potential...
“Make the Connection” for Veterans in Your Community October 27, 2023 We’d like to introduce you to Make the Connection (MTC, www.maketheconnection.net), a vital mental health resource designed for veterans, by veterans. Whether it's the challenges associated with military service or the impact of current events, MTC offers a platform where veterans can find...
NFDA Endorsed Providers: Accept No Substitutes October 26, 2023 Several members have recently contacted NFDA about receiving calls from a credit card processing company that implied it was endorsed by the association. Heartland is NFDA’s only endorsed credit card processor. Credit card processing companies aren’t the only businesses that may claim...
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Still Available August 04, 2023 There have been several questions about FEMA funeral assistance for deaths due to COVID-19. Please note that the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency has not impacted the currently ongoing eligibility period for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. In other words, deaths related to CO...
FEMA Funeral Reimbursement to End September 30, 2025 May 22, 2023 Since FEMA began accepting applications for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance in April 2021, the agency has provided nearly $3 billion in assistance to more than 438,000 people, with an average award of $6,400. As you may have heard, the COVID-19 public health emergency ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA has ...
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...