NFDA Seeks Presenters for 2023 International Convention & Expo November 01, 2022 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) asks funeral service professionals interested in presenting an education session during its 2023 International Convention & Expo to submit proposals by January 2. The 2023 NFDA Convention will take place September 10-13, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevad...
2022 NFDA International Convention & Expo: Attendees Had a Ball in Baltimore October 28, 2022 As the world continues to answer the question, “What’s next?” after the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral service professionals gathered October 9-12 in Baltimore, Maryland, for the 2022 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention & Expo to find the answers....
National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition October 21, 2022 If you ever have the opportunity to care for a former nurse who has died, the National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition can help pay tribute to him or her if a family requests it. The coalition has local branches located throughout the country whose members attend the funeral or memorial servic...
FTC to Move Forward with Rulemaking Process to Modernize the Funeral Rule October 20, 2022 Today, the commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously in favor of retaining the Funeral Rule and issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on potential updates to modernize the rule, including improvements to the public accessibility of funeral home price ...
Is Your Cremation Knowledge Up-to-date? October 20, 2022 As you continue to see your firm's cremation rate tick up every year, it's critical that you and your staff recommit yourselves to "dotting the 'Is" and crossing the 'Ts'" when it comes to safety, ethics, compliance, and risk management. Whether you have ...
What Do Embalmers Think About All Day? October 17, 2022 If you are an embalmer or are interested in becoming one, the latest episode of A Brush With Death is for you! Embalmer Karl Wenzel joins host Gabe Schauf to discuss how he honed his craft and his approach to the embalming process. Karl also shares tips and tricks to help you elevate your skills ...
Will We See You In Toronto for the 2022 Professional Women’s Conference - Canada? October 16, 2022 The Funeral Service Association of Canada (FSAC), in partnership with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), will host the third Professional Women’s Conference – Canada. Known as the profession’s leading gathering for women in funeral service, the event in Canada will ...
NFDA Preparing to Present at FTC Meeting on the Funeral Rule October 14, 2022 By: NFDA General Counsel, Chris Farmer Late yesterday afternoon, as the funeral service world was returning home from the NFDA International Convention & Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it would be conducting an online open meeting on October 20, just...
In Memoriam: NFDA Past President Mike Newnam October 13, 2022 It is with deep sadness we share news of the death of 1996-97 NFDA President Maurice E. "Mike" Newnam III, of Easton, Maryland, on October 11. Please keep Mike's family in your thoughts and prayers. Click here to read Mike's obituary and leave a note of condolence in the onli...
In Memoriam: Past NFDA First Lady Patricia Moore October 09, 2022 It is with regret that we share news of the passing of former NFDA First Lady Patricia Moore, wife of 2014-15 NFDA President Rob Moore, on October 8. Please click here to read Pat's obituary or to leave a note of condolence in the electronic guest book. Please keep Pat’s ...