The Funeral Service Foundation offers up to 60 Career Development Awards each year to all licensed funeral directors. The awards underwrite registration fees for a single NFDA Cremation Certification, Arranger Training or Certified Preplanning Consultant seminar of the recipient’s choosing. Twenty names will be drawn by the Foundation Board of Trustees in January, July and October. Recipients have one year to redeem their career award.

The Foundation accepts names for Career Development Awards throughout the year. Submissions are good for three selection cycles. Those interested may submit their names online at www.FuneralServiceFoundation.org. Information about each of these innovative training programs is available on the NFDA website.