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...
Do You Have What it Takes? July 08, 2024 If you're a fan of pub trivia and planning to attend the NFDA International Convention & Expo (October 20-23 in New Orleans), sign up by Monday, August 26 for the 2024 NFDA Funeral Face-off, the profession's ultimate trivia challenge. Three-person teams will compete against each...
2024 Leadership Conference: A Gathering of Visionaries in Funeral Service July 08, 2024 Whether you’re currently serving in a leadership role in a funeral service association or aspire to, you won’t want to miss the 2024 NFDA Leadership Conference, July 29 through August 1 at the incredible Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra, Florida. If you are planning to attend th...
NFDA to Testify Before Congress – Tune in Live on Wednesday! July 08, 2024 NFDA, recognized as the foremost advocate on veterans’ funeral and burial matters, has been invited to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. This important legislative hearing ...
Pursuit of Excellence Entries Due July 15 July 07, 2024 This is it! It's time to put the finishing touches on your entry for the 2024 Pursuit of Excellence Program! You have until 11:59 p.m. CT on July 15 to submit your entry. Pursuit of Excellence honorees are not only serving grieving families with dignity and compassion, but they are find...
NFDA Members Elect Officers to Serve on Board of Directors, Vote on Bylaws Changes June 27, 2024 Chris Robinson to serve as 2024-25 NFDA President Eligible voting members of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) elected the following individuals to serve as officers on the Board of Directors: President-elect Daniel J. Ford, CFSP, CCO; Treasurer Chris E. Christian, CFSP, CCO; and ...
New Memorial Products for Deceased Cremated Veterans Who are not Interred June 21, 2024 The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) began accepting applications on Jun. 10, 2024, for a new benefit – a commemorative plaque or urn. It is only available if the veteran is cremated and not interred. Of important note, if families choose to commemorate their veteran with the commemor...