NFDA is proud to announce the 22 funeral professionals selected to participate in the 2026 Meet the Mentors program. This signature leadership experience, made possible through the generous support of the Funeral Service Foundation, will take place April 14-17 in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with NFDA’s Advocacy Summit.

Meet the Mentors brings together early-career funeral service professionals for an immersive experience focused on leadership development, mentorship and advocacy. Since its inception in 2011, the program has provided transformative opportunities for rising leaders in funeral service.

Click here to read the full announcement of the 2026 Meet the Mentors program participants.