NFDA Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors

Call for candidates is open from January 12 through 4 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026

NFDA is seeking applicants for open seats on the Board of Directors for the 2026-27 leadership year, which begins at the conclusion of the 2026 NFDA International Convention & Expo.

Serving on the NFDA Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for you to give back to your national association and the funeral service profession. 

The NFDA Board of Directors plays a critical role in determining the strategic direction of the association so that NFDA can fulfill its mission of being the worldwide source of expertise and professional resources for all facets of funeral service.

You should consider running if you are: 

• Passionate about supporting NFDA and the funeral service profession
• Motivated to serve the best interests of all NFDA members
• Committed to listening and collaborating with others to help NFDA remain the leading, largest and most trusted funeral service association in the world

The open positions are: president-elect (one-year term), treasurer (one-year term), secretary (one-year term) and two (2) at-large representatives (two-year terms). The president-elect, after completing his or her term, automatically succeeds to the office of the president.

To better understand the important role of the Board of Directors and the men and women who serve in these leadership roles, please review the following information:

• Board of Directors responsibilities and composition
• Board Qualification Criteria for all Candidate positions
• Position descriptions, including specific requirements and expectations for each role
• Leadership commitment to NFDA’s mission, values and vision
• Application and election process
• Officer Candidate Guidelines
• At-large Representative Candidate Guidelines
• Officer and Candidate Email Guidelines
• Application form

If you are interested in becoming a candidate, please review the election information and submit a completed application by 4 p.m. CT on Monday, February 2, 2026, to be considered by the NFDA Leadership Development Committee for an open position.

The Leadership Development Committee will announce their list of qualified candidates no later no later than thirty (30) days before the election.