As funeral service professionals, you spend every day showing up for families during some of life’s most difficult moments. As one year comes to a close and another begins, it’s worth pausing to ask an important question: Who is supporting you?

The demands of funeral service don’t disappear with the turn of the calendar. Long hours, emotional labor and the weight of caring for others can lead to stress, compassion fatigue and burnout. NFDA recognizes those challenges and remains committed to supporting your well-being, not just during difficult seasons, but all year long.

That’s why NFDA offers free, confidential resources designed to help you manage stress, protect your mental health and find balance, so you can continue doing meaningful work while also caring for yourself.

Confidential Support, Whenever You Need It

SupportLinc is NFDA’s free, confidential member assistance program, available 24/7 to you and your immediate family. Through SupportLinc, you have access to:

• Immediate, in-the-moment support by phone, text, web or mobile app
• Up to three in-person or virtual counseling sessions per year
• Digital support groups led by licensed counselors
• Legal and financial consultations
• Referrals for child care, elder care, home repairs and more
• A robust website and mobile app filled with practical tools and resources

You spend your career being there for others. SupportLinc ensures someone is there for you, too. Learn more at NFDA.org/SupportLinc.

Small Steps That Make a Big Difference

Even a few minutes can help reset your focus and reduce stress. Take 5 is a collection of short, interactive tools created specifically for funeral professionals and designed to fit into even the busiest days. In just five minutes, you can:

• Recognize signs of stress and burnout
• Learn simple, practical self-care strategies
• Create a personalized plan for managing stress
• Discover additional mental health resources

No matter how full your schedule, five minutes for yourself is time well spent. Explore Take 5 at NFDA.org/Take5.

A Free Guide to Caring for Yourself

The Caring for Families & Caring for Yourself handbook, written by grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt and provided by the Funeral Service Foundation, offers thoughtful, practical guidance tailored to funeral professionals. This free resource includes:

• Self-care strategies specific to the realities of funeral service
• Quizzes and journaling prompts to assess your well-being
• Tips for setting boundaries and managing workplace stress

A Self-Care Manifesto poster is also available to display in your funeral home as a daily reminder that caring for yourself matters. Request your free copies at FuneralServiceFoundation.org.

You Matter Today and in the Year Ahead

As you step into a new year, remember this: caring for others begins with caring for yourself. Whether you need immediate support, a moment of reset or long-term guidance, NFDA is here for you.

Explore these resources, share them with your team and make your well-being a priority in the year ahead.