The Director Wins 2 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence July 25, 2025 NFDA’s flagship publication, The Director, has won two awards in the annual APEX (Awards for Publication Excellence) competition. This is the third consecutive year The Director has been recognized. Of the 1,000-plus entries submitted in 2025, The Director won two categories – the Ent...
Unleash the Power of Learning: Education & Preconvention Seminars at the 2025 NFDA Convention July 25, 2025 At the heart of the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo is education that moves the profession forward. Whether you are new to funeral service or a seasoned expert, the convention’s educational offerings in Chicago will equip you with the tools, insights and inspiration to meet evolv...
How Creative Can a Funeral Be? July 25, 2025 Your colleague, funeral director Lanae Strovers, would say there's really no limit. Lanae has worked with families to curate funerals and memorial services that uniquely honor loved ones, bringing comfort and meaning to even the youngest mourners. From transforming a visitation room into a baseb...
Congressional Hearing Underscores Urgent Need for Body Broker Bill July 23, 2025 From Lesley Witter, MPA, CAE, Your Federal Lobbyist Yesterday, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing titled “Ensuring Patient Safety: Oversight of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplant System.” The Hearing: A National S...
From Capitol Hill to Your Funeral Home: NFDA’s Latest Advocacy Wins July 17, 2025 From Lesley Witter, NFDA Lobbyist From securing expanded burial benefits for veterans to reducing regulatory burdens for small funeral homes, NFDA continues to lead the way on the issues that matter most to you, your business and the grieving families you serve. As your advocate on Capitol Hill, ...
Documentary Casts a Shadow, But Our Story Shines Through July 11, 2025 An HBO docuseries, “The Mortician,” which was released last month, has brought a decades-old scandal back into the spotlight, and with it, renewed questions about trust in funeral service. The series chronicles the crimes of David Sconce, a crematory operator in California who, in the 19...
Help Shape the Future of Licensure: Join ICFSEB’s Model Application Committee July 11, 2025 The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (ICFSEB) is beginning an update of the Conference Model Application, a resource designed to promote consistency and best practices in the funeral service licensure process. To ensure the updated document reflects the evolving ...
Scam Alert: Elaborate Scheme Targets Funeral Home July 11, 2025 An NFDA member in Kansas recently encountered one of the most sophisticated scams we’ve heard of in quite some time. A scammer posing as the son of a decedent contacted the funeral home to arrange a service and requested that the firm wire payment (nearly $3,000) to a band they wanted to pe...
Mental Health Hub: Achieve a Healthy Balance July 11, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Balancing the demands of your career and your personal life can be challenging. While these responsibilities can be incredibly rewarding, they can also lead to stress. Trying to “do it all” and forgetting to take time for yourself c...
Leadership Conference: Register Now and Don’t Miss the Closing Party! July 10, 2025 Time is running out to be part of NFDA’s most inspiring event of the summer. The 2025 Leadership Conference takes place August 3-6 at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California; registration closes July 25. If you haven’t secured your spot, now is the time. This energizing e...