Conversation Starters That Inspire Meaningful Connections November 03, 2025 The NFDA Store is your trusted source for professional resources that help you serve families with compassion, creativity and care. This week, we’re spotlighting the new Remembering A Life Conversation Cards, powerful tools designed to inspire meaningful conversations about life, loss and reme...
Mental Health Hub: Learn Through Self-Reflection November 03, 2025 By SupportLinc, NFDA's Member Assistance Program Life can move quickly. Between work and home responsibilities, it can be challenging to slow down and reflect on your successes, values and goals. Self-reflection can be a powerful driver for personal growth. By looking closely at your str...
“When Words Matter” – New NFDA Guide Sparks Buzz November 03, 2025 A simple phrase can make all the difference, and now NFDA is helping funeral professionals bridge the language gap with the families they serve. Last week, during the Opening General Session of the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Chicago, NFDA unveiled "When Words Mat...
Maximize Your Savings & Efficiency with NFDA Endorsed Providers November 02, 2025 As a funeral director, you wear many hats - caring for families, managing business operations and navigating industry regulations. NFDA is here to support you with trusted Endorsed Providers, offering exclusive savings and expert services to help you focus on what matters most. Through NFDA&rsquo...
Recruitment and Retention - Real Advice from Real Funeral Directors November 02, 2025 How can funeral homes attract and retain qualified staff in today’s challenging environment? The Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC) is helping answer that question with a new series of short videos featuring real funeral professionals sharing practical, peer-driven advice. Among ...
NFDA Introduces New Remembering A Life Award to Honor the Profession’s Most Meaningful Funeral and Memorial Services October 28, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has announced a new honor within its renowned Pursuit of Excellence Award program: the Remembering A Life Award. This new recognition, debuting in 2026, will celebrate funeral homes that create the profession’s most personal and meaningful fune...
Afterword’s “Grace” Named Winner of 2025 NFDA Innovation Award October 27, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce that Afterword – Grace, The First AI Assistant for Funeral Homes, has been named the winner of the prestigious 2025 NFDA Innovation Award. The award was presented on October 27 during the Opening General Session of the 2025...
When Words Matter: NFDA Releases Groundbreaking Communication Guide for Funeral Professionals October 27, 2025 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has released “When Words Matter: A Funeral Director’s Guide to Clear and Compassionate Communication,” a groundbreaking, research-driven resource designed to bridge the growing language gap between funeral professionals and the fami...
Welcome to Chicago and the 2025 NFDA Convention & Expo October 26, 2025 We’re thrilled to have so many of you joining us in the vibrant city of Chicago for the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo – four unforgettable days of inspiration, learning and connection! Whether you’ve already registered or plan to do so onsite, here are a fe...
New Remembering A Life Conversation Cards Introduced to Help Funeral Professionals Work With Families to Plan Meaningful Funerals October 23, 2025 Suite of Conversation Cards Now Covers Every Step of the Journey: Preplanning, Funeral Planning and Aftercare Remembering A Life, the consumer education initiative of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), has introduced two new decks of conversation cards that funeral directors can u...