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...
Recruiting and Retaining a Great Staff July 10, 2023 Before we can fully appreciate the “why” of today’s employment issues, we must open-mindedly challenge the “traditional” way of operating a successful funeral practice. by William E. Ford, SESCO Management Consultants, an NFDA Endorsed Provider Partner Across all ...
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...
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...
Getting Your Children Ready for School August 21, 2020 Under ordinary circumstances, the start of the school year can be challenging for any parent. But this year, in the midst of a pandemic, the challenges are even greater. The NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP), administered by Beacon Health Solutions has put together Resuming School During COVID-1...
LIVE: Virtual Cremation Certification Program July 15, 2020 We're bringing the NFDA Cremation Certification Program to a computer! Join us July 29-30 or August 3-4!
COVID-19: VA Cemeteries Open for Burials and Visitations March 13, 2020 Update: March 20, 2020 The following notice was shared by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration (NCA) on March 20: As of today, NCA will only conduct committal services for groups of 10 or fewer people. As of Monday, March 23, Committal Services (in...