More Changes Coming to the NBE January 10, 2023 The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference) recently shared information about changes to the National Board Exam (NBE) that went into effect on January 1. The Conference's announcement read: You asked, we listened! In an effort to continually im...
I Don’t Know About You, but I Had a Crazy Week. January 06, 2023 By Lesley Witter, Senior Vice President, Advocacy Tuesday, January 3, 2023, heralded the full reopening of the U.S. House of Representatives and the swearing in of the new 118th Congress. Well, at least that’s how it was supposed to go! I was looking forward to swearing-in da...
Who Has Inspired You? January 06, 2023 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to establish the NFDA Inspiration Award, a recognition that will be conferred annually on an exceptional female or non-binary individual who has made noteworthy professional contributions to funeral service or a related field. The inaugural ...
NFDA Endorsed Providers: Accept No Substitutes January 05, 2023 Several members have recently contacted NFDA about receiving calls from a credit card processing company that implied it was endorsed by the association. Heartland is NFDA’s only endorsed credit card processor. Credit card processing companies aren’t the only businesses that may claim...
In Memoriam: NFDA Past President Glenn McMillen January 04, 2023 It is with sadness that we share news of the death of Glenn G. McMillen, who served as the 1987-88 NFDA President. You may find his obituary here. Please keep Glenn's family, especially his wife Peggy, their children and grandchildren, in your thoughts and prayers.
The Best Cremation Conference is a Click Away January 03, 2023 Individuals and families who prefer cremation may not understand the value of having a service. The 2023 National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) Virtual Cremation Success Seminar, taking place February 16 and 17, will arm funeral service professionals with a better understanding of the...
Free Webinar: Tech Trends That Are Changing the Way Families Grieve January 03, 2023 January 18, 2023 , 1:00 p.m. ET (no CE) Sponsored by Tribute Technology Right now families are using technology in new ways after a death. That makes right now the perfect time to anticipate the year ahead so you can position your firm for success. How can you gain a co...
FTC Review of the Funeral Rule: What NFDA is Doing and How We Need Your Help! January 02, 2023 By Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel We want to make sure you are up to date on the latest with the FTC’s review of the Funeral Rule. This article will provide you the background on the FTC’s review, what NFDA’s responses will be, and what you can do to help. ...
Happy Holidays From NFDA! Offices Closures for Holidays December 23, 2022 “The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing each other’s loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” –W. C. Jones No matter how you celebrate - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza o...
NFDA Making Your Voice Heard in EPA Review of Formaldehyde December 23, 2022 As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) carries on with its review of formaldehyde (click here to learn more), NFDA is continuing to represent your interests by submitting comments to the EPA and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) last week. As part of...