Book Your Hotel for Convention Before It’s Too Late September 05, 2025 If you’re planning to attend the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Chicago, don’t wait to secure your hotel! The reservation deadline is October 3 (less than one month away!) and availability is already limited at NFDA’s official hotels. By booking through Maritz Glo...
Digging In: What Do Consumers Think of Us? September 05, 2025 September 24, 6 p.m. CT NFDA Moderators: Sara Moss, Gabe Schauf, Lanae Strovers As you know, consumers hold a wide range of opinions about funeral service and funeral directors. This month's Digging In discussion builds on the July 2024 episode of A Brush With Death. You...
You Support Families, Now Let NFDA Support You September 04, 2025 As a funeral service professional, you dedicate yourself to supporting grieving families during their most difficult moments. But who supports you? The demands of this profession can take a toll, leading to stress, compassion fatigue and burnout. NFDA deeply cares about your well-being and i...
Big Ideas. Bold Inspiration. September 04, 2025 Get ready to be inspired! The 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo, taking place October 26-29 in Chicago, will feature two dynamic keynote speakers who are ready to challenge your thinking, spark creativity and energize your work in funeral service. Opening General Session – ...
NFDA Honors Funeral Homes Worldwide with Prestigious 2025 Pursuit of Excellence Awards September 02, 2025 Recipients to be honored during the All-Star Recognition Ceremony at the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce the 271 funeral home locations that are 2025 recipients of the Pursuit of Excellence Award, a distinction r...
Are You Aware of Incorrectly Denied Veteran Burial Transportation Benefits? August 29, 2025 NFDA has been made aware of significant issues related to the reimbursement of burial transportation benefits for veterans from January 2023 through March 2024. These problems stem from errors in the Veterans Benefits Administration’s (VBA) automated claims processing system. Specifically, ...
Happy Labor Day - NFDA Offices Closed September 1 August 28, 2025 "Genius begins great works. Labor alone finishes them." ~Joseph Joubert Please note: the NFDA offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We look forward to serving you when our offices reopen on Tuesday, September 2. The NFDA B...
Resources to Support You and the Families You Serve August 25, 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 two impactful titles: Caring for the Dying: The Doula Approach to a Meaningful Death by Henry Fers...
DOJ Issues New Guidance on DEI Programs August 25, 2025 By Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel The Department of Justice advises that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, policies, and practices are contrary to federal antidiscrimination laws. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued new guidance that clarifies how America’s...
The Director Wins Four Tabbie Awards August 25, 2025 For the fifth year in a row, NFDA’s flagship publication, The Director magazine, has received several awards from Trade Association and Business Press International (TABPI) recognizing excellence in business journalism in 2024. The magazine received a remarkable four Tabbie awards for...