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...
Make the Most of Your Expo Hall Experience with Map Your Show September 05, 2025 With so much to explore in the world’s largest funeral service Expo Hall, planning your time is essential. That’s why NFDA offers Map Your Show, an interactive planning tool that helps you make the most of your Convention experience. By creating a My Show Planner account, available at...
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...