But How Are You Doing? July 29, 2022 Tune into the new episode of A Brush With Death as host Gabe Schauf talks with death educator and grief counselor, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, and NFDA’s Morgan Schlender, Account Executive for Endorsed Programs & Membership. The three discuss the recognition and prevention of funeral director burno...
Free Webinar from Roosevelt Investments: Battening Down the Hatches in a Slowing Economy July 18, 2022 NFDA Endorsed Provider, Roosevelt Investment Group, LLC, will host its next live video call, Battening Down the Hatches in a Slowing Economy, this Thursday, July 21st at 12 p.m. ET. John Roscoe, CFA, chief investment officer, and Jason Benowitz, CFA, CMT, senior portfolio manager, will discuss: ...
Bonus Podcast Episode: A Funeral Fit for a President July 18, 2022 In this bonus episode of A Brush With Death, host Gabe Schauf talks to funeral director, author, and speaker, Todd Van Beck about presidential funerals. They discuss how presidential funerals have evolved throughout history, how they have influenced the way families care for their deceased, and what...
Proposed Governance Changes to NFDA Bylaws July 15, 2022 As a valued member of NFDA you have a voice in the governance of your association In addition to electing NFDA’s 2022-2023 officers during the upcoming association election taking place August 1-14, eligible association members will vote on two proposed technical changes to the NFDA Bylaws....
Bobby Steven Spann and Brad Walker Elected 2022-24 At-large Representatives to NFDA Board of Directors July 12, 2022 Bobby Steven Spann Brad Walker Bobby Steven Spann, CFSP and Brad Walker, CFSP, CPC, CCO, were elected to serve as at-large representatives on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors. They will begin two-year terms of service immediate...
Beware When Booking Your Convention Hotel July 08, 2022 Beware of third-party companies claiming to offer exclusive housing rates for NFDA International Convention & Expo attendees. Maritz Global Events, the only housing provider endorsed by NFDA, will not call, email, or otherwise approach attendees or exhibitors about hotel availability. B...
Free Military Honors Video July 08, 2022 The Department of Defense has produced a video that explains the military honors available to our nation’s heroes. This video can be added to your website, shared on social media, shown to families during an arrangement conference, used in community presentations and more. Click here to dow...
Foundation Doubles Number of NFDA Convention Scholarships and Announces Celebrant Training Scholarships July 08, 2022 Furthering its commitment make education accessible to the funeral service profession, the Funeral Service Foundation has doubled the number of scholarships available to attend the 2022 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, October 9-12, and will award its first-ever preco...
Take the VA Unclaimed Cremated Remains Survey July 06, 2022 NFDA is working with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a brief online survey regarding the issue of unclaimed veteran remains. The VA has a mission to serve and honor the men and women who are America’s veterans. Part of this commitment is to ensure proper interment of all ...
Happy Fourth of July - NFDA Offices Closed July 4 July 01, 2022 "Where freedom is, there is my nation." ~Benjamin Franklin The NFDA Board of Directors and staff wish you a Happy Fourth of July! The NFDA offices will be closed next week Monday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.