For Immediate Release
April 07, 2009
NFDA: 15-09

Brookfield, Wis. - The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) recently launched a redesigned, restructured Website, featuring a new look and easier navigation. Further strengthening its mission as the worldwide resource for both funeral service professionals and the public, the NFDA home page now features two distinct sections for these audiences. In addition, a third "NFDA Business Exchange" tab directs funeral service professionals to a new forum featuring comprehensive information on vendors, products and services, and the latest supplier news and events.

Funeral service professionals who visit the "For the Funeral Profession" section will find a host of resources to help them stay up-to-date on the latest federal regulations and legislative action affecting funeral service and small business; expand their knowledge and expertise through educational opportunities; discover upcoming association events; and, most importantly, enhance service to families and communities. Within the "Tools for Your Business" tab, visitors will find a list of the most common topics pertaining to funeral professionals. Additional resources related to each topic, such as external links, articles and sample legal documents and forms, offer quick access to a variety of information.

Two additional features that have been improved with the Website transformation are the "Search" function and the "NFDA Discussion Forum." Now more user-friendly, the "Search" function allows visitors to narrow their search by selecting the appropriate search criteria - providing quicker and more accurate results. The "NFDA Discussion Forum" has been reformatted to facilitate greater peer-to-peer communication, addressing the most relevant topics funeral service professionals are facing. Discussion Forum visitors can post questions, share opinions and get advice on any subject.

The "For the Public" section of NFDA's redesigned Website provides important funeral service information to the public, including consumers, members of the media and those looking for a career in funeral service. Consumers can find information on planning a funeral and acquiring grief resources; search for a local NFDA-member funeral home; and learn about NFDA's Funeral Service Help Line. Members of the media will find the most current funeral service information, trends and statistics under the "Media Center" tab. To ensure a positive and consistent message about funeral service to the public, NFDA has added a "Glossary" tool to the "Media Center" tab that defines common funeral service terms. Those looking for a career in the funeral service profession have access to NFDA's Funeral Service Career Center, the industry's most comprehensive resource for online employment connections. Job seekers can post resumes, view open positions and explore career resources; employers can post jobs, view resumes and manage recruitment efforts.

For funeral service suppliers, the NFDA Business Exchange forum allows them to connect directly with funeral professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Suppliers can share information about how their products and services can help solve a funeral professional's most pressing business challenges. Suppliers can also exchange information with funeral professionals on the "Discussion Board" and can create and join networking groups.

Suggestions, comments and questions about NFDA's new Website are encouraged to ensure funeral service professionals and the public are gaining the most benefit from this improved resource. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 800-228-6332 to share your thoughts.

NFDA is the world's leading funeral service association, serving 19,000 individual members who represent more than 10,200 funeral homes in the United States and internationally. From its headquarters in Brookfield, Wis., and its Advocacy office in Washington, D.C., NFDA informs, educates and advocates to help members enhance the quality of service they provide to families. For more information, visit www.nfda.org.

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