NFDA members have elected the following individuals to serve on the 2018-19 Board of Directors: President-elect R. Bryant Hightower, Treasurer Randall “Randy" P. Anderson and Secretary John "Jack" O. Mitchell. Along with electing officers, members also voted to adopt proposed changes to the NFDA Bylaws.

NFDA, in partnership with the Funeral Service Association of Canada, will host a second Professional Women’s Conference in 2018. Known as the profession’s leading gathering for women in funeral service, the event in Canada will take place November 16-18 in Toronto, Ontario.

NFDA announced the finalists for the 2018 Members' Choice Award, which recognizes and promotes creativity, innovation and excellence among funeral service suppliers and vendors. Association members are invited to choose the winner.