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...
This is Your Chance to Shape the NBE - Don't Miss Out March 15, 2024 The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference) is looking for funeral service professionals to help shape the National Board Exam by volunteering for the Item Writing Workshop. Applications to participate in the workshop are due April 17. The Conference welcomes...
Tune In: The Wired Mortician March 15, 2024 Although he is a licensed funeral director, Victor Sweeney from DuBore Funeral Home in Warren, Minnesota, has been featured on a growing number of podcasts. While his videos have been seen by tens of millions, his main priorities are: being a good husband, raising his four children, practicing his f...
Apply Now: Certified Celebrant Training Scholarships March 15, 2024 The Funeral Service Foundation will award 10 scholarships will for Certified Celebrant Training, hosted by NFDA and offered in partnership with Insight Institute. Open to all those who are verifiably affiliated with at least one funeral home and are interested in becoming a Certified Celebrant, the ...
Calling All Embalmers! March 15, 2024 You won’t want to miss the 2024 NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar, May 2 and 3 at the prestigious Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Discover the latest techniques and legal considerations essential to caring for the dead in this information-packed seminar: Live Demo...
National Emerging Leaders Program: Less than One Month to Apply March 15, 2024 You have just one month to submit your application for the 2024-25 NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program! Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on April 15. Just 20 lucky funeral service professionals will have an opportunity to supercharge their careers and begin their journey t...
New – Remembering A Life Journey Cards March 15, 2024 Looking for the perfect aftercare gift for grieving families? Remembering A Life Journey Cards help individuals and families explore memories of their loved ones in meaningful ways, providing them with the opportunity to reflect and share stories with others. Each of the 52 Journey Cards features an...
NFDA Announces 2024 At-large Representative Candidates for Board of Directors March 15, 2024 NFDA is pleased to announce the Leadership Development Committee’s list of qualified candidates for the two open at-large representative seats on the NFDA Board of Directors. During the 2024 NFDA Leadership Conference, taking place July 29 through August 1 in Ponte Vedra, Florida, sta...
New Legislation Introduced to Ease Funeral Expenses for Families March 15, 2024 Families facing the unexpected loss of a loved one may find relief in new legislation introduced in the House of Representatives today. Endorsed by the National Funeral Directors Association, the “Funeral Coverage Act of 2024,” introduced by Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), would designate funera...
Don't Miss the Important Professional Women’s Conference Deadlines March 14, 2024 NFDA will bring funeral service professionals together for the 2024 Professional Women’s Conference, April 28 through 30 in picturesque Savannah, Georgia. During this conference attendees representing all facets of the funeral service profession will be empowered to not only sit at the table b...