Heads Up: Communication from Global Payments Is Legitimate April 17, 2026 NFDA has been made aware that some members have recently received communications from Global Payments and have had questions about whether those messages are legitimate. We want to assure you – they are. Global Payments is the parent company of NFDA Endorsed Provider Heartland/TSYS. Whil...
Families Are Asking for More. Are You Ready to Deliver? April 17, 2026 The way families approach funerals is changing quickly. They want services that feel personal. Authentic. Reflective of a life, not a template. If you’re not prepared to guide those conversations, someone else will be. That’s why InSight Institute’s Certified Celebrant Tra...
Act Now: Apply for NFDA’s National Emerging Leaders Program by April 30 April 17, 2026 Time is running out to take the next step in your leadership journey. Applications for the 2026–27 NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program close April 30, and this is your final opportunity to be considered for one of the profession’s most impactful leadership development experiences. ...
Last Call: Secure Your Spot at NFDA’s Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar April 17, 2026 Time is running out to register for one of NFDA’s most hands-on, skill-building educational experiences of the year. The 2026 Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar is just weeks away, and space is limited. If you’ve been considering attending, now is the time to act. This immersive ...
NFDA Elections - Verify Your Email April 16, 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...
Share Your Voice: Global Initiative Invites Women in Funeral Service to Participate April 06, 2026 Women across the funeral profession are invited to take part in a unique global initiative designed to elevate their voices, experiences and contributions. Led by FIAT-IFTA – The World Organization of Funeral Operatives, A Manifesto of Visibility and Voice is an international project that b...
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...