May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: Let NFDA Support You May 04, 2026 As funeral service professionals, you show up for families during some of life’s most difficult moments, day after day, year-round. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it an important time to pause and ask: Who is supporting you? The demands of this profession – long hours, e...
Scam Alert: Report Suspicious Inquiries to the FTC May 01, 2026 Funeral homes continue to be a target for increasingly sophisticated scams. In many cases, scammers pose as grieving family members, reaching out by email or through a funeral home’s website contact form. These messages can appear legitimate, often including detailed requests, emotional l...
Funeral Directors Honored in Times Square as “The First Call” Sparks National Momentum May 01, 2026 From the April 30, 2026, issue of the Memorial Business Journal A profession that so often serves quietly stepped into the spotlight on April 23. Deathcare professionals from across the country were honored in Times Square through “The First Call,” a national recognition campaign crea...
Create More Meaningful Services: Register for NFDA’s Celebrant Training May 01, 2026 Families don’t want a cookie cutter service. They want something that feels personal, meaningful and true to the life being honored. Are you ready to guide them there? NFDA is hosting Certified Celebrant Training with InSight Institute, June 24 through 26 at NFDA headquarters in Brookfie...
You’re Probably Closer Than You Think May 01, 2026 One of the most common misconceptions about the Pursuit of Excellence Program is that it requires starting from scratch. In reality, many funeral homes discover they’ve already completed much of the work – it’s simply a matter of documenting it. First-time participants can de...
What Today’s Families Really Want May 01, 2026 How are families finding you, making decisions and planning funerals today? NFDA’s annual Consumer Awareness & Preferences Study offers a clear, research-based look at what consumers expect and how those expectations are changing. Based on feedback from more than 1,100 Americans age ...
Registration Now Open: NFDA’s 2026 Leadership Conference Welcomes Current and Aspiring Leaders to Louisville May 01, 2026 This summer, funeral service professionals from across the country will gather in one of America’s most vibrant and historic cities for an energizing and forward-thinking leadership experience. The 2026 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Leadership Conference will take place August ...
Save With NFDA: Start Planning Your Summer Getaway Now April 30, 2026 Spring is in full swing, but now is the perfect time to start planning your summer vacation, and NFDA’s Discount Advantage Program can help you save before the busy travel season begins. Available exclusively to NFDA members, the Discount Advantage Program offers valuable discounts on tra...
NFDA Members Showed Up for the Funeral Service Profession and Stood Up for Those They Serve. April 23, 2026 Funeral professionals advocate for families, honor the deceased and advance funeral service at NFDA’s 2026 Advocacy Summit. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) once again demonstrated why it is the leading voice of funeral service in the United States and around the world, bri...
NFDA Elections - Verify Your Email April 18, 2026 As a valued member of NFDA you have a voice in the governance of your association. Qualified NFDA members will elect officers via an electronic ballot from June 11 through 24. To ensure all eligible members receive voting credentials and important election communications, NFDA must have ac...