Government Shutdown: Impact on VA Services October 01, 2025 As you know, on October 1, the federal government "shut down." During the current lapse in funding, the vast majority of VA benefits and services will continue uninterrupted, but the government shutdown is not without consequences to VA. The following critical Veterans care and assist...
Heading to Chicago? Don’t Forget Your Hotel Reservation September 22, 2025 If you are still looking to secure accommodations for the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo, time is running out! The deadline to book your hotel through NFDA’s official housing partner, Maritz Global Events, is Friday, October 3. If you’ve already booked your hotel for th...
Urgent - FEMA Funeral Reimbursement to End September 30, 2025 September 22, 2025 To help ease the financial burden of COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been providing up to $9,000 reimbursement for funeral expenses related to COVID-19. FEMA is issuing a reminder that eligible families only have until September 30, 2025, to apply for this reimbursement....
ABFSE Seeks Your Comments on Updated Accreditation and Policy Manual September 19, 2025 The American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) is asking for your input as it completes a comprehensive update of the Accreditation and Policy Manual, the first full review of this essential document in more than a decade. Your feedback is vital to ensuring the manual reflects the needs of ...
Employees Posting Personal Opinions on Social Media: What Can Employers Act Upon September 19, 2025 NFDA's Endorsed Provider partner SESCO Management Consultants has provided the following article for NFDA members. As more and more employees use social media as major communication tools, employers must know what they can and can’t do when it comes to disciplining or even termina...
Mental Health Hub: Boost Your Productivity September 19, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Too much to do and not enough time? Productivity—how much you accomplish relative to the time and effort you put in—depends on your ability to focus, manage your time and stay motivated. While you can’t add more hours to the d...
Remembering A Life Podcast New Episode Drop: The Gift of a Viewing September 19, 2025 Your colleague, Amanda King, a funeral director and embalmer specializing in restorative art, has given numerous families the gift of viewing their loved one after a traumatic death. In this episode she shares stories about families she has served and how viewing their loved one helped them move for...
Grow, Acquire or Transition: NFDA Endorsed Providers Are Here to Help You Thrive September 18, 2025 Whether you're looking to expand your business, acquire your first funeral home or start planning your exit strategy, NFDA Endorsed Providers Foresight and Johnson Consulting Group are ready to help you plant the seeds of success! In a recent survey of NFDA members, nearly half (45.9%) i...
Resources to Support Grieving Children September 08, 2025 The NFDA Store is your go-to source for professional tools, guides, and inspiration designed to support your work and strengthen the care you provide to families. This week, we’re featuring three impactful titles to help adults support grieving children: Children: Surviving Traumatic Dea...
Fall Into Savings with the NFDA Discount Advantage Program September 05, 2025 As the seasons shift and the days grow shorter, autumn brings with it new routines, busy schedules and plenty of opportunities to save. Whether you’re gearing up for back-to-school shopping, planning a fall getaway or simply looking to cut costs on everyday essentials, the NFDA Discount A...