NFDA Legal Update: Fifth Circuit Lifts Preliminary Injunction on the Corporate Transparency Act; New Filing Deadline of January 13, 2025 December 24, 2024 As promised, we have been keeping an eye on challenges to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as it makes its way through the courts. On December 23, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the Eastern District of Texas Court’s nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement of the...
December News Highlights from the Funeral Service Foundation December 19, 2024 Omaha-based insurer Physicians Mutual made their second pledge of $100,000 to support the Funeral Service Foundation. Learn more. Underscoring their commitment to supporting and advancing the funeral profession, Legacy.com announced its donation of $100,000 to support the Funeral Service Foundati...
Family-owned Business Survey – Tell Congress What You Think December 17, 2024 We need your help identifying critical business and tax issues that impact family-owned businesses! NFDA is your strongest advocate in Washington, D.C., and we never stop advocating for the funeral service profession. But, NFDA also has your back as an advocate for small business issues, inclu...
The Windy City Awaits: NFDA Opens Call for 2025 Convention Presenters December 17, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) invites funeral service professionals to submit proposals for education sessions at its 2025 International Convention & Expo, to be held October 26-29 in Chicago, Illinois. Proposals are due by 5 p.m. CT on December 31, 2024. Click here to rea...
More than 12,500 Families Found NFDA-member Funeral Homes Via Remembering A Life in 2024 December 16, 2024 So far this year, NFDA’s consumer education initiative Remembering A Life has directed more than 12,500 families to NFDA member funeral homes through the Remembering A Life Find a Funeral Home search tool. This valuable NFDA-member benefit is a significant source of new business for you and yo...
2025 NFDA Meet the Mentors Program: Exclusive Opportunity for Funeral Professionals to Connect, Learn and Advocate in Washington, D.C. December 16, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce that its highly-praised Meet the Mentors program will take place from April 8-10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This transformative event, held in conjunction with NFDA’s annual Advocacy Summit, offers a unique opportunity for ...
Now Available: New Social Security Toolkit December 13, 2024 The Social Secuity Administration (SSA) has just released a new survivors toolkit for organizations and encourages you to download it. Social Security Survivors Benefits Toolkit – A Guide for Organizations increases awareness about: Eligibility requirements Types of evidence SSA...
NFDA Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation Ensuring Dignified Burials for Veterans December 13, 2024 Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed “The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act” (S. 141), a comprehensive omnibus package of veterans legislation. Among its significant provisions, the bill includes a crucial update to veterans’ burial b...
Be Your Best with NFDA Education in 2025 December 12, 2024 It’s never been more challenging to serve families or run a business. NFDA is proud to deliver unparalleled educational offerings that will help you expand your horizons and build your business. NFDA has got you covered with the widest selection of CE and professional development opti...
Breaking News: President-Elect Trump Announces Nominations to FTC December 11, 2024 by Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel President-elect Donald Trump announced today that he will be nominating current FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to head the Commission. Ferguson was confirmed by the Senate as a Commissioner in March for a term running through Sept. 25, 2030. In his sho...