As a funeral professional, your work offers comfort and connection during life’s most challenging moments. Now, NFDA invites you to extend your impact by joining the Board of Directors. NFDA is seeking visionary leaders to help guide NFDA’s mission of providing unmatched support, resources and advocacy for members, their businesses and the funeral service profession. If you’re ready to lead, please submit your application by 5 p.m. CT on Monday, February 3.

Why Serve on the NFDA Board of Directors?

Serving on the NFDA Board of Directors is a unique opportunity to elevate your career, give back to the profession and help shape its future. As the largest and most influential funeral service association in the world, NFDA is at the forefront of addressing the challenges and opportunities that define our profession today and tomorrow.

By joining the Board, you’ll:

• Be a Catalyst for Change: Use your expertise to guide initiatives that strengthen our profession and serve the evolving needs of members and the families they care for.
• Collaborate with Visionaries: Work alongside a diverse group of dedicated professionals, sharing ideas and insights that lead to impactful decisions.
• Drive the Future of Funeral Service: With NFDA’s power and influence, Board members play a vital role in advocating for regulatory change, addressing workforce issues and embracing innovations that create a brighter future for the profession.
• Gain Leadership Experience: Develop skills in governance, strategic planning and decision-making that will enhance your professional growth and influence.

Your voice and leadership will help ensure that NFDA continues to support its members, advocate for the profession and uphold its reputation as the trusted leader in funeral service worldwide.

Open Positions for the 2025-26 Leadership Year

• President-elect (one-year term)
• Treasurer (one-year term)
• Secretary (one-year term)
• Two At-large Representatives (two-year term)

NFDA values a diverse Board that reflects the broad perspectives of our members. This includes individuals from large cities and small communities, firms of all sizes, representing all parts of the country. The NFDA Board of Directors brings together leaders with a range of experiences, expertise and viewpoints. This will help ensure well-rounded decision-making that serves the entire membership and funeral service profession. Learn more about each role and the qualities that contribute to a strong Board of Directors here.

How to Apply

1.    Visit NFDA.org/Elections to access the application.
2.    Submit your completed application by 5 p.m. CT on Monday, February 3.

Election Process

• Officers: Elected by qualified NFDA members via electronic ballot in June.
• At-large Representatives: Elected by state association representatives at the 2025 NFDA Leadership Conference, August 3-6, in Napa, California.

For complete details, visit NFDA.org/Elections.

Take this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in funeral service. Step forward and lead with NFDA.