Free Cyber Security Webinar from Federated Insurance December 12, 2022 NFDA Endorsed Provider Federated Insurance is hosting a free webinar, Cyber Security – Back to Basics, on Tuesday, December 20 at 1 p.m. CT, and you are invited to attend. In today’s world it can be easy to get overwhelmed with trying to keep your business and your customers sa...
Enter Today: NFDA Meet the Mentors Program Provides Inspiration to New Professionals December 12, 2022 National Funeral Directors Association members are invited to enter for their chance to participate in the association’s transformational Meet the Mentors program, which will take place March 12-14, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel on the campus of Emory Universi...
Change in National Cemetery Scheduling Office Phone Menu December 09, 2022 The National Cemetery Scheduling Office has implemented a changes to its phone system by adding a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) option to the menu. This will assist infrequent or first-time callers in answering questions they may have or redirect them to the appropriate VA office. The p...
Holiday Self-care December 09, 2022 The holiday season is often a time of connection, joy and giving. But amidst festivities, sometimes you forget to take care of yourself. By practicing self-compassion and allowing yourself a few moments to breathe, you can transform the holidays from a sometimes tiring, stressful time, to one fil...
Convenient, Affordable CE Hours December 08, 2022 Are you in need of CE hours before the end of the year? Get the credits you need on your schedule from the comfort of your home or office with NFDA on-demand online learning courses. Covering a wide range of important topics, you can learn from leading experts about embalming, mark...
Download the "Remember Together" Planning Guide and Toolkit Today December 01, 2022 Earlier this year, NFDA created Remember Together, a planning guide and toolkit to help funeral homes plan COVID-19 memorial events. However, many funeral directors have found the ideas contained in the planning guide can be used for any community remembrance event or activity. In addition to cre...
Hire Veterans for Their Next Mission December 01, 2022 Serving in the military teaches people valuable skill sets and life lessons. Veterans possess attributes that are both desired and admired in the workplace – hard work, trust, empathy, and a deep compassion for others – qualities that are needed in the funeral service profession. The Fun...
Congress Back Open for Business in 2023 November 28, 2022 Earlier this month, Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy sent a letter stating his intention to reopen the Capitol Complex on January 3, 2023. This means NFDA members will, once again, be able to gather in-person for the Advocacy Summit and meet with their members of Congress. The Advocacy Summit ...
NFDA Survey Shows Value of Attending Funerals In Person November 28, 2022 In the second edition of its “Value of a Funeral” Consumer Study, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) learned that people who attended a funeral in person found the service meaningful and healing compared to those who attended a service virtually or did not attend a service...
Giving Tuesday – Consider a Gift to the Funeral Service Foundation November 27, 2022 November 29 is Giving Tuesday, one of the biggest giving days of the year. The Funeral Service Foundation has set a big goal for tomorrow - $10,000. Can they count on you to help them get there? Your Giving Tuesday gift will support transformative academic and professional development scholarship...