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Funeral Service Advocacy:
Legislative and Regulatory Action

Advocating for funeral service. Protecting the families you serve.

Decisions made in Washington, D.C., shape how funeral professionals serve families every day. NFDA is the leading voice for funeral service before Congress and federal agencies, advocating for policies that strengthen the profession, protect consumers and preserve the dignity of those in our care.
 
Through year-round advocacy, longstanding relationships with policymakers and the active engagement of funeral professionals across the country, NFDA ensures the funeral service perspective is heard where decisions are made.
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Issues and Impact Explore the federal legislation and regulations shaping funeral service and see how NFDA is advocating on behalf of funeral professionals and the families they serve. CURRENT ISSUES: LEARN MORE CURRENT ISSUES: LEARN MORE >
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Advocacy Summit Make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Meet with legislators and advocate for the issues that matter most to our profession. EXPLORE ADVOCACY SUMMIT EXPLORE ADVOCACY SUMMIT >
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Make Your Voice Count Effective advocacy depends on consistent engagement.
 
Join fellow funeral professionals in supporting the NFDA Political Action Committee (PAC) and helping ensure funeral service remains respected, understood and represented at the federal level.

Every contribution, regardless of size, helps strengthen our collective voice. * CONTRIBUTE TO THE PAC * CONTRIBUTE TO THE PAC >

NFDA Brings Funeral Service Expertise to Congress on Veterans Issues

Senior Vice President of Advocacy Lesley Witter, MPA, CAE, was honored to testify on behalf of NFDA before the U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, June 25, 2026, continuing the association’s longstanding role as a trusted voice on veterans issues. 
WRITTEN TESTIMONY

Your Voice. Your Profession. Your Impact.

The NFDA Political Action Committee (PAC) plays a vital role in ensuring funeral service has a strong, credible voice in Washington, D.C. Through the PAC, NFDA builds and maintains relationships with members of Congress who are shaping the laws and policies that affect funeral homes, small businesses and the families you serve. Contributions are used on a bipartisan basis to support lawmakers who understand and engage with issues important to funeral service. By contributing to the NFDA PAC, members help ensure that funeral service remains visible, respected and represented when important policy decisions are being made

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NFDA makes it easy. When legislation is introduced or a regulatory agency is considering action that could affect funeral service, we’ll alert you and provide a ready-to-use message you can personalize with your own story. You add the human element, we handle the rest. Watch your email and NFDA publications for grassroots action alerts.
The annual NFDA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., is where NFDA members turn commitment into action. It’s your opportunity to sit face-to-face with elected officials and explain – directly and personally – how their decisions affect funeral service professionals, the families you serve and the communities that rely on you. When NFDA members come together on Capitol Hill, their collective voice carries weight, builds understanding and drives meaningful change.

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Standing up and advocating for our profession and the families we serve.

*Contributions or gifts to NFDA PAC are not tax deductible and are limited by federal law to $5,000 per person, per year. In accordance with federal law, contributions are strictly voluntary and not a condition of NFDA membership. All personal contributions to NFDA PAC are used in support of candidates for federal office. Corporate contributions cannot be used in support of candidates for federal office and are attributed to NFDA’s Political Education Fund.

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