Watch the Recording: When a Child Dies: Resources for Funeral Directors and Parents June 06, 2022 If you missed the May 12 NFDA Webinar, When a Child Dies: Resources for Funeral Directors and Parents, you can watch a recording on the NFDA website. After the death of a child, as the funeral professional, you are not only receiving the body of the child, but the heart and soul of the family. Durin...
Last Chance for Early-bird Savings June 05, 2022 Leaders from state and national funeral service associations – along with future leaders in the profession – are getting ready to gather for the 2022 Leadership Conference, taking place July 10-13 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Register by June 10 and save up to $50 on the registration fe...
Boost Your Human Resources Knowledge with SESCO June 02, 2022 NFDA Endorsed Provider of human resources information, SESCO Management Consultants, is hosting a webinar series taking place every other Wednesday through October 2022. Registration is open for all webinars in the series. Topics include: May 11: Navigating the Complexities...
Funeral Service Foundation Deploys up to $50,000 in Emergency Assistance and Grief Support Funding, and Launches Crisis Response Fund May 27, 2022 The Funeral Service Foundation announced today that it will deploy up to $50,000 in emergency assistance and grief support funding, and is now accepting donations for its Crisis Response Fund in the wake of Tuesday’s mass shooting, which left 19 children and two adults dead in Uvalde, Texas. ...
Update - Uvalde, Texas: Community Resources May 26, 2022 Updated June 1, 2022 To say that all of us are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, seems inadequate given the tremendous loss of so many innocent lives. Our hearts are with the individuals and families who have been impacted by this terrible act, especially the families who are griev...
Funeral Service Foundation Offers FREE Guide Entitled When a Child Dies: Planning Acts of Love & Legacy May 26, 2022 The Funeral Service Foundation, in partnership with the Collaborative of National Pediatric Palliative Care Coalitions, recently created a resource entitled When a Child Dies: Planning Acts of Love & Legacy for bereaved families. The booklet offers guidance and inspiration to help these families...
Memorial Day - NFDA Offices Closed May 25, 2022 “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” ~Benjamin Disraeli On this Memorial Day, NFDA joins with the nation in honoring the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to our country. Please note: the NFDA offices will be...
Funeral Service Foundation Awards $140,500 in Scholarship Support May 24, 2022 The Funeral Service Foundation, awarded $140,500 in academic and professional development scholarships. Twenty-nine students earned academic scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000, and 20 professionals received the first-ever David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships. ...
Get to Know the Officer Candidates! May 23, 2022 As you evaluate the candidates who are running in the 2022 NFDA elections and prepare to make an informed choice, we invite you to attend the Virtual Officer Candidate Forum on Wednesday June 1 at 10 a.m. CT. Officers on the Board of Directors are elected by eligible association members, who will...
Meet The 2022 Graduates! May 13, 2022 In this month’s episode of A Brush With Death, your host, Gabe Schauf, speaks with four promising new graduates from across the country to shed some light on the life of a mortuary school student, preparing for the National Board Exam, and venturing out into the funeral profession. Our feature...