Master Your Craft: Secure Your Spot at the 2024 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar March 04, 2024 NFDA has opened registration for the 2024 Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar, scheduled to take place on May 2 and 3 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. This comprehensive seminar, featuring live demonstrations on a donor body, will provide embalmers with invaluable insights, techn...
Unlock Your Leadership Potential March 01, 2024 “The National Emerging Leaders Program is a great way for individuals to advance their careers, meet other funeral professionals and be a part of a group who truly believes in serving their communities.” ~ Emily Jasperson, 2021-22 National Emerging Leaders Program participant Have you...
New Resource: Violence Prevention Through De-escalation March 01, 2024 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has released a new video resource, Violence Prevention through De-escalation. In this video, you can learn how to identify concerning behaviors and mitigate the risk of an incident of targeted v...
NFDA Announces 2024 Officer Candidates for Board of Directors March 01, 2024 NFDA is pleased to announce the Leadership Development Committee’s list of qualified candidates for open officer seats on the NFDA Board of Directors. Officers on the NFDA Board of Directors will be elected by qualified NFDA members during an electronic election held June 13 through 2...
Last Chance to Register for Virtual Cremation Certification Program February 29, 2024 If you’re unable to travel to one of NFDA’s in-person Cremation Certification Seminars, you’re in luck! NFDA will host a Virtual Cremation Certification Seminar March 7 and 8. This program offers a must-have certification for everyone offering cremation to the families they serve. ...
Make the Most of Your NFDA Business Card February 29, 2024 Across the board, businesses are seeing an increase in operating costs. That's why it is more important than ever to amplify savings and earn cash back when making everyday purchases for your funeral home. By using your NFDA Business Card to pay for any NFDA purchase, you can earn up to an impre...
Family-owned Business Survey – Tell Congress What You Think February 23, 2024 Family Enterprise USA is invites funeral homes to complete their Annual Family Business Survey. This is the only survey that identifies the unique issues affecting family businesses. The survey results will be shared with federal legislators on Capitol Hill. Take the survey by March 1: https://fa...
Tune In: How The Sausage Is Made February 16, 2024 The National Board Exam is a hot topic of discussion among funeral directors. In the newest episode of A Brush With Death, host Gabe Schauf sits down for an enlightening discussion with Dalene Paull, executive director of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Leili McMurr...
Advocacy In Action February 16, 2024 Like you, NFDA recognizes that our nation's veterans deserve a dignified funeral and burial that befits their sacrifice. That is why NFDA has deep relationships with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and is the expert these agencies turn to on funeral servic...
Wisconsin Congressman Criticizes EPA Review of Toxic Chemicals February 16, 2024 As you are likely aware, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has undertaken a review of formaldehyde to assess whether it poses an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment. This review is being conducted as part of the EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) prog...