Make 2025 the year you prioritize yourself with the same care and dedication you give to the families you serve.

Funeral service is an incredibly rewarding profession, but it also comes with unique stressors that can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. As a funeral professional, you may feel pressure to always be the steady, supportive presence for grieving families, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't care for your own well-being, too.

NFDA is committed to supporting your mental health and well-being. It’s not always easy to ask for help, but remember: YOU MATTER. That’s why we’ve invested in accessible, confidential resources to help you stay healthy — both personally and professionally.

SupportLinc Member Assistance Program

NFDA’s partnership with SupportLinc provides free, 24/7 confidential support for members and their immediate family members. Services include:

• Immediate Support & Counseling: Phone, web, text, or app access to licensed clinicians, plus three in-person or video sessions per year.
• Digital Support Groups with licensed counselors.
• Legal & Financial Consultations.
• Referrals for Services: Child care, elder care, pet care, home repair, and more.
• Online Resources for self-care and mental health.

Learn more: NFDA.org/SupportLinc.

Take 5: Quick Self-Care Strategies

In just five minutes, explore self-care tools designed for funeral professionals. The Take 5 series, available to everyone, features short videos, quizzes, and self-assessments based on the Funeral Service Foundation’s self-care handbook by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.

You’ll learn to:

• Identify sources of stress and burnout.
• Recognize unhealthy coping habits.
• Develop practical self-care strategies.

Take five minutes for yourself: NFDA.org/Take5.

Self-Care Handbook: “Caring for Families & Caring for Yourself”

The Funeral Service Foundation’s handbook by Dr. Alan Wolfelt offers practical guidance, quizzes, and journaling prompts to help you manage stress and maintain balance. Request your free copy, along with the Self-Care Manifesto poster for your funeral home’s break room.

Order free copies: FuneralServiceFoundation.org.

You give so much to others — let 2025 be the year you give back to yourself.