2024 NFDA Convention: Engaging Education Covers Essential Issues August 16, 2024 It can be challenging to stay on top of continually evolving consumer preferences, increasingly complex economic realities, and challenges recruiting and retaining quality staff. To help you stay ahead of the curve, NFDA has brought together the best experts to lead more than 30 engaging education s...
Do You Know Funeral Pop Culture? August 05, 2024 In the Funeral Pop Culture category, the question is... The late funeral service legend Todd Van Beck once appeared on which reality TV show? A. Chrisly Knows Best B. Family Plots C. Best Funeral Ever D. Fun...
Carlton Maye and Ladd Pulliam Elected 2024-26 At-large Representatives to NFDA Board of Directors July 31, 2024 Brookfield, Wis. – Today, Carlton Maye Jr. and Ladd Pulliam were elected to serve as at-large representatives on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors. They will begin two-year terms of service immediately following the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Ex...
U.S. Cremation Rate is Projected to Climb to 61.9% in 2024 July 25, 2024 U.S. Cremation Rate is Projected to Climb to 61.9% in 2024 NFDA’s annual Cremation and Burial Report tracks critical data and offers funeral professionals key insights into consumer preferences. Brookfield, Wis. – The U.S. cremation rate is projected to increase by 1.3% since...
Do You Know Funeral Service History? July 19, 2024 In the Funeral History category, the question is... In what state was the first college with "mortuary science" in its name located? A. Ohio B. Illinois C. Wisconsin D. New York . . . . ....
The Director Wins Major Awards July 19, 2024 NFDA’s flagship publication, The Director, has won two awards in the annual Awards for Publication Excellence competition (APEX). Of the 1,100 entries submitted for APEX 2024, The Director was recognized with Awards of Excellence in the Design, Illustrations and Spreads category for the art...
New Remembering A Life Podcast Episode Alert July 19, 2024 If you know your colleague Benny Capaul, you know he doesn’t fit the mold of what most people think of when they think of a funeral director. He feels equally at home in the embalming room or on-stage doing vocals with his ska-punk rock band. He’s also a death doula, podcaster and death/...
Apply for an NFDA Convention Scholarship July 18, 2024 All funeral directors licensed in the U.S. or Canada are invited to apply for scholarships are invited to apply for scholarships to attend the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo. The Funeral Service Foundation will award up to 20 scholarships, each valued at up to $2,200, that cover regis...
It Pays to Be a Member! July 18, 2024 As a funeral director, you perform many different jobs that require many different tools. That’s why NFDA supports you through our Endorsed Provider Partners. These companies can help you concentrate on what you do best – serving families. Learn how you can save up to hundreds of doll...
NFDA Champions Veterans’ Burial Benefits in Congressional Hearing July 10, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) reaffirmed its dedication to honoring the nation’s veterans with dignity and respect by testifying in favor of several legislative bills during a hearing held today by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Veterans’ Affair...