Plan for Retirement with Help from Roosevelt Investments November 01, 2021 According to a National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) 2020 survey, 34% of association members plan to retire within the next five years; however, 73% do not have a succession plan for their business. And, when asked what their biggest concerns are for retirement, healthcare, maintaining their...
Big News about the Professional Women’s Conference in Canada October 29, 2021 We have several breaking news updates about the Professional Women’s Conference in Canada! The event, which is being co-hosted by NFDA and the Funeral Service Association of Canada, will take place November 12-14 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Scroll down to learn more about: A virtu...
EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Religious Objections to Workplace Vaccine Requirements October 29, 2021 NFDA Endorsed Provider, SESCO Management Consultants, provided information on updated guidance on religious objections to workplace vaccine mandates (see below). As a benefit of membership, NFDA members can call the SESCO Human Resources Hotline with questions; click here for more informati...
Remembering A Life COVID-19 Education Efforts Earn National Award October 26, 2021 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and its consumer education initiative, Remembering A Life, were recently honored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with a Gold Award in the Power of A Awards for their efforts to educate the public about funerals and grief duri...
Apply Now! October 25, 2021 If you know a student who is actively pursuing degrees in funeral service from ABFSE- or Canadian-accredited programs, urge them to apply for an academic scholarship from the Funeral Service Foundation. Up to 27 academic scholarships are available, ranging from $2,500-$5,000 USD each, including two ...
Your Business Could Be At Risk October 25, 2021 Everyone knows that they should safeguard their personal information – like your social security number and bank and credit card information – to avoid identity theft and fraud. But, did you know your business could be a target for cybercriminals? Identity theft is a serious threat to...
Randy Anderson Installed as President of the National Funeral Directors Association October 19, 2021 Randall P. “Randy” Anderson, CFSP, CCO, of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City, Alabama, was installed today as 2021-22 president of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). The installation took place during the 2021 NFDA International Convention & Expo, October 17-20 in...
The National Funeral Directors Association Recognizes Passare with the 2021 NFDA Innovation Award October 17, 2021 Today, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) presented Passare with the 2021 NFDA Innovation Award during its International Convention & Expo. Coming in second place was Parting Stone; Frigid Fluid took third place. Established in 2009, the NFDA Innovation Award recognizes and promot...
Don’t Miss Out: NFDA to Host Virtual Convention Extension October 17, 2021 NFDA will host a new two-day virtual event, the Convention Extension, on November 16 and 17. Offering fresh, exclusive opportunities for learning, funeral professionals will experience more education, more networking and more convenience – no travel is required. Funeral professionals who atten...
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Update October 14, 2021 NFDA Endorsed Provider, SESCO Management Consultants, provided an update on the Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden that would require private employers with 100 or more employees to mandate all employees be vaccinated or be tested at the employer’s expense at least once per week. Th...