Invest in Your Future Leaders: Encourage Your Rising Stars to Apply by April 30 April 03, 2026 Strong funeral homes are built on strong leaders, and those leaders do not develop by chance. NFDA’s 2026–27 National Emerging Leaders Program is an opportunity for you to invest in the next generation of leadership within your firm by encouraging your high-potential team members to appl...
Less Than One Month to Go: Secure Your Spot at NFDA’s Embalming Seminar April 03, 2026 If want to attend NFDA’s 2026 Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar, now is the time to act. With less than one month until the seminar begins in early May at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS), space is limited and filling quickly. This is your opportunity to step away f...
One Month to Go: Join Us at the 2026 Professional Women’s Conference April 03, 2026 In just one month, women from across funeral service will gather in St. Pete Beach, Florida, for one of NFDA’s most meaningful and energizing events, the 2026 Professional Women’s Conference, taking place May 6–9. If you have been thinking about attending, now is the time to make y...
Different Generations. Different Expectations. Are You Ready? April 03, 2026 The families you serve are not all looking for the same thing and, increasingly, those differences come down to generation. NFDA’s Changing Consumer Preferences: A Generational Perspective on Attitudes Toward Funeral Service report offers a clear, research-backed look at how Baby Boome...
Innovation, Service and Care: What Pursuit of Excellence Recognizes April 03, 2026 NFDA's Pursuit of Excellence program isn’t about doing everything. It’s about doing meaningful things well. The program recognizes funeral home excellence across six key areas, including: Staff development and professional training Family outreach and aftercare Communi...
Solutions You Can Trust: Explore NFDA Endorsed Providers April 03, 2026 Running a funeral home means making countless decisions every day, many of which rely on the partners and providers you choose. That’s where NFDA Endorsed Providers come in. These companies have been carefully evaluated and offer high-quality products and services that support funeral pro...
Get Certified from Anywhere: NFDA’s Virtual Cremation Seminar Returns This Month April 02, 2026 Can’t make it to an in-person NFDA Cremation Certification Seminar? No problem! Get certified from anywhere with our Virtual Cremation Certification Seminar on April 23-24 - an essential program for every funeral professional offering cremation services. This must-have certification ensures...
Jennifer Schlosser Honored with 2026 NFDA Inspiration Award for Leadership, Service and Community Impact April 01, 2026 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce that Jennifer M. Schlosser, co-owner of Schlosser Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Wapakoneta, Ohio, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 NFDA Inspiration Award. Sponsored by National Guardian Life Insurance Compa...
Invitation: Be Featured in a National Times Square Campaign Honoring Funeral Directors March 27, 2026 NFDA is proud to support a new national public service announcement campaign, The First Call, led by Chptr in collaboration with Homesteaders and Tribute Technology. This initiative will shine a national spotlight on funeral directors and the vital role you play in your communities. On April 23, ...
Help Families Tell Their Stories: NFDA Opens Registration for 2026 Celebrant Training March 25, 2026 What families want from a funeral is changing, and how funeral directors guide them through those conversations must evolve, too. More than ever, families are looking for services that are personal, authentic and reflective of the life being honored. To help funeral professionals meet that moment...