As funeral service professionals, you show up for families during some of life’s most difficult moments, day after day, year-round. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it an important time to pause and ask: Who is supporting you?

The demands of this profession – long hours, emotional labor and the weight of caring for others – can take a toll. Stress, compassion fatigue and burnout are real challenges. NFDA recognizes that and remains committed to supporting your well-being, not just this month, but every day.

That’s why NFDA offers free, confidential resources designed to help you manage stress, protect your mental health and find balance so you can continue doing meaningful work while also caring for yourself.

Confidential Support, Whenever You Need It

SupportLinc is NFDA’s free, confidential member assistance program, available 24/7 to you and your immediate family. Through SupportLinc, you have access to:

• Immediate, in-the-moment support by phone, text, web or mobile app
• Up to three in-person or virtual counseling sessions per year
• Digital support groups led by licensed counselors
• Legal and financial consultations
• Referrals for child care, elder care, home repairs and more
• A robust website and mobile app filled with practical tools and resources

You’re always there for others. SupportLinc ensures someone is there for you, too. Learn more at NFDA.org/SupportLinc.

Small Steps That Make a Big Difference

Even a few minutes can help reset your focus and reduce stress. Take 5 is a collection of short, interactive tools created specifically for funeral professionals and designed to fit into even the busiest days. In just five minutes, you can:

• Recognize signs of stress and burnout
• Learn simple, practical self-care strategies
• Create a personalized plan for managing stress
• Discover additional mental health resources

No matter how full your schedule is, five minutes for yourself is time well spent. Explore Take 5 at NFDA.org/Take5.

A Free Guide to Caring for Yourself

The Caring for Families & Caring for Yourself handbook, written by grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt and provided by the Funeral Service Foundation, offers thoughtful, practical guidance tailored to funeral professionals. This free resource includes:

Self-care strategies specific to the realities of funeral service
Quizzes and journaling prompts to assess your well-being
Tips for setting boundaries and managing workplace stress

A Self-Care Manifesto poster is also available to display in your funeral home as a daily reminder that caring for yourself matters. Request your free copies at FuneralServiceFoundation.org.

Make Your Well-Being a Priority

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that your well-being matters today and every day. Whether you need immediate support, a moment to reset or long-term guidance, NFDA is here for you.

Explore these resources, share them with your team and take a step – no matter how small – toward prioritizing your own mental well-being.