NFDA Invites Nominations for the 2026 Inspiration Award Honoring Women Who Lead, Serve and Elevate the Profession January 15, 2026 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 NFDA Inspiration Award and encourages funeral professionals, colleagues and community partners to help identify women whose leadership, service and influence are shaping the future of funeral service. The awa...
Building Community, Inspiring Leadership: NFDA Opens Registration for 2026 Professional Women’s Conference January 15, 2026 Registration is now open for the 2026 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Professional Women’s Conference, an immersive experience designed to foster connection, inspire growth and strengthen leadership among women in funeral service. The conference will take place May 6 through 9 at...
Step Forward. Lead With Purpose. Serve on NFDA’s Board of Directors. January 12, 2026 Your leadership matters – not just within your firm or community, but across the funeral service profession as a whole. NFDA is now seeking committed, forward-thinking leaders to serve on its Board of Directors for the 2026-27 leadership year. If you are ready to help shape the future of fu...
VA Awards Grants for New State-run Veterans Cemeteries January 09, 2026 According to a recent "Newsweek" article, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded more than $77 million in new grants aimed at expanding and improving state-run veterans cemeteries. The funding, announced by the VA in December, supports projects at 20 existing state Veterans...
Help Veterans Preserve Their Legacy and Plan Ahead January 09, 2026 As a trusted voice in the Veteran community, you play an important role in helping Veterans understand and access the benefits they’ve earned. The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) invites you to help Veterans preserve their legacy through the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) and its new Li...
Dept. of Labor Issues Opinion Letters January 09, 2026 On January 5, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued six opinion letters to provide clarity to the employer community on the application of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The opinion letters address specific compliance questi...
Turn Insight Into Action: Explore NFDA’s Research Collection January 09, 2026 Every conversation you have with a family, every business decision you make and every plan you build for the future is stronger when it’s backed by insight, not assumptions. That’s why NFDA invests in independent, original research designed specifically for funeral professionals navigati...
Disposition Demystified: Get the Answers Families Are Asking For January 09, 2026 Families today are asking more detailed questions about disposition, from alkaline hydrolysis and green funerals to burial at sea and natural organic reduction. Funeral service professionals need clear, accurate information to guide families with confidence. To support that need, NFDA is hosting Dis...
Last Call: Meet the Mentors Applications Close Tonight January 09, 2026 This is your final opportunity to apply for NFDA’s 2026 Meet the Mentors program. Applications close tonight, January 12 at 11:59 p.m. CT, and late entries will not be accepted. Meet the Mentors is one of National Funeral Directors Association’s most impactful leadership programs, des...
Renew Now to Avoid a Lapse in Your NFDA Benefits January 09, 2026 If you have not yet renewed your NFDA membership for 2026, your benefits are at risk of lapsing. This is your final opportunity to renew now and ensure uninterrupted access to the tools, support and savings you rely on. A lapse in membership means losing access to essential resources, including f...