A Deeper Look at Journey to Serve Initiative May 14, 2021 The month of May brings Memorial Day – a time to honor the millions of people in uniform who gave their lives for this country. Journey to Serve is a unique campaign launched in 2021 by the Funeral Service Foundation and the ICCFA Educational Foundation. This collaborative effort between organ...
Planning a Trip This Year? May 14, 2021 Whether you’re planning a road trip and don’t want to put the extra miles in your car or need a vehicle when you get to your destination, the NFDA Discount Advantage Program can help you save on your next car rental. Avis/Budget is the new car rental discount provider for the NF...
Did You Get a Call from FEMA? May 13, 2021 As you know, beginning in mid-April, individuals who were responsible for funeral expenses for a loved one who died of COVID-19 were eligible to apply for FEMA Funeral Assistance. FEMA may contact funeral homes to validate information provided by an applicant, when needed. There could be f...
How Do We Remember Pandemic Victims? May 09, 2021 As you know, millions of people around the world are grieving the death of a loved one due to COVID-19. With three million deaths and many safety protocols in place, this world health crisis has changed not only the ways we say goodbye to our loved ones, but how we grieve and mourn. NFDA is research...
Update: National Personnel Records Center Operational Status May 06, 2021 Recently the Department of Veterans Affairs – National Cemetery Administration shared the following communique, addressed to funeral directors, regarding the operational status of the National Personnel Records Center. Dear Funeral Directors: We are asking for your assistance....
Enroll. Implement. Advance. May 06, 2021 Whether you want to stay current on required CE, expand your business knowledge, or advance professional goals, the NFDA Store gives you value and variety. Available CE Bundles, which include home study (DVD or book and test) and online course options, are available at special prices for NFDA member...
New Member Benefit Alert! All Members to Receive Monthly Remembering A Life Community Digest May 06, 2021 There’s never been a more important time to engage with the families you serve and there’s no easier way to do it than by using the resources available through NFDA’s consumer education initiative, Remembering A Life. Starting this Friday, May 14, you’ll begin to receive the ...
Learn About COVID-19 Vaccination Tax Credit April 30, 2021 The Biden administration recently announced a new tax credit that would help businesses offer paid time off for employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Additionally, the tax credit would cover time off if an employee needs time to recover from side effects. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recent...
Military Times Launches New Online Obituary Platform for Veterans April 23, 2021 Military Times has launched a new, free platform for creating and publishing obituaries for veterans and to memorialize their individual stories for family, friends and future generations. All of the obituaries will also be compiled in a searchable database on their website. The new veteran obitu...
Landmark Partnership: The Funeral Service Foundation and the ICCFA Educational Foundation Unveil Joint Initiative Aimed at Recruiting Military Veterans into the Funeral Service Profession April 23, 2021 Recruiting capable, focused professionals into available funeral service and deathcare positions became easier today thanks to a landmark partnership between the Funeral Service Foundation and the ICCFA Educational Foundation. The organizations teamed up to launch the Journey to Serve initiative, de...