Let the Good Times Roll: Registration Now Open for the 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo June 03, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 International Convention & Expo, taking place October 20-23 in New Orleans, Louisiana. As the premier event in funeral service, the NFDA Convention always offers an unforgettable ...
Tune in Now: AI Overlords or Technological Helpers? May 22, 2024 Is AI truly something to fear or are negative misconceptions holding us back from a brighter future? In the newest episode of A Brush With Death, Host Gabe Schauf chats with Dennis Yu, CEO of AreYouGoobleable.com (and one of our 2023 NFDA Convention keynote speakers), about common concerns about ...
Funeral Directors Save Big with the NFDA Business Card May 22, 2024 Managing a funeral home involves significant expenses, from purchasing supplies to maintaining facilities. To help funeral directors optimize their spending, the National Funeral Directors Association has partnered with Mercantile to create a rewards credit card tailored to the needs of the industry...
Pursuit of Excellence - Entries Due July 15 April 11, 2024 “If you do enough small things right, big things can happen.” ~John Wooden From spending hours tracking down a special song for a service to organizing a book drive for children in need, the very best funeral homes do more than what is expected for the families and communities they se...
Major Victory for NFDA and Funeral Service: U.S. EPA Finds Formaldehyde Used for Embalming Is Not Regulated Under the Toxic Substances Control Act March 15, 2024 NFDA to host free member webinar on March 27 about the draft risk assessment. Earlier today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft of its determination of the health and environmental risks of formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for comment and pe...
CDC Updates Isolation Guidance for People Who Contract COVID March 07, 2024 In response to evolving circumstances, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has transitioned to issuing respiratory virus guidance, consolidating recommendations for various respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. According to the latest update, individuals diagnosed with COVID-19...
NFDA Legal Alert: Telephone Price Disclosures February 09, 2024 There has been a lot of discussion lately on what is required when someone calls and asks about funeral goods and services over the phone. While there is a good chance the Funeral Rule will be revised in the very near future (stay tuned!), here is a quick primer on the Rule as it exists: ...
NFDA Helps You Get in Compliance, Stay in Compliance with the Funeral Rule January 22, 2024 As you are aware, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is undertaking a review of the Funeral Rule. NFDA has been your strongest advocate during this review process. The association, on your behalf, has submitted oral and written comments in response to the FTC’s requests and proposals. You can ...
ABFSE Wants Your Input on Proposed Updates to Accreditation Standards January 20, 2024 The American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) engages in a review of the Accreditation Standards for mortuary science programs every five years. The most recent review process, which began in summer/fall 2022, generated a number of recommended changes; click here to review the proposed cha...
Celebrating Contributions: NFDA to Accept Nominations for 2024 Inspiration Award, Acknowledging Outstanding Female and Non-binary Professionals in Deathcare January 04, 2024 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) will accept nominations for its second annual Inspiration Award from January 15 through February 16, 2024. This annual recognition is conferred on an exceptional female or non-binary individual who has made noteworthy professional contributions to fu...