Cremation Jewelry Scam - 10 Tips for Avoiding Scammers January 28, 2022 NFDA received a call from a member last week who was contacted by a scammer seeking to purchase cremation jewelry. Scams targeting funeral homes run the gamut from people pretending they want to purchase memorialization items to individuals claiming a relative has died in another country and need re...
Hear from the Brightest Minds in Cremation January 21, 2022 With cremation rates continuing to rise – and at an increased pace during the COVID-19 pandemic – ensuring families have meaningful experiences has never been more important. Join your colleagues for NFDA’s first-ever Virtual Cremation Success Seminar, February 15-16, to discover p...
Back to Business: The Top 10 Business Challenges Facing Funeral Home Owners Today January 21, 2022 Join Live Oak Bank for their new Back to Business Webinar Series! Live Oak Bank is NFDA’s exclusive endorsed provider for banking and your source for financing, business knowledge and fun in the sun! Here's what you get: The chance to win a trip! 10 op...
We Want Your Ideas, Expertise and Passion January 20, 2022 Hurry! The application deadline is Friday, February 4 at 5 p.m. CT. NFDA is accepting applications from potential candidates to serve on the Board of Directors for the 2022-23 leadership year, which begins at the conclusion of the 2022 NFDA International Convention & Expo. Serving on the NFDA...
VA Updates Reimbursement Rates for Caskets and Urns and Allowance for Privately Purchased Graveliners January 14, 2022 Reimbursement for Caskets and Urns The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating the monetary reimbursement rates for caskets and urns purchased for interment in a VA national cemetery or a VA-funded state or tribal veterans' cemetery of veterans who die with no known next of kin and wh...
Innovation Abounds at the New NFDA Virtual Cremation Success Seminar January 14, 2022 With cremation rates continuing to rise – and at an increased pace during the COVID-19 pandemic – ensuring families have meaningful experiences has never been more important. Join your colleagues for the National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) first-ever Virtual Cremation S...
OSHA Large Employer Vaccine Mandate Blocked by Supreme Court January 13, 2022 Posted: January 13, 2022; 4:30 p.m. CT On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order blocking OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard that would have required employees of large employers (100 or more employees) to either get vaccinated or to test negative on a weekly basis. ...
Escape the Cold Winter Weather January 13, 2022 NFDA members are eligible for exclusive discounts on things they use every day, like prescription drugs, car rentals and more, through the Discount Advantage Program. Thinking about escaping to a balmy climate during this cold winter season? Visit the NFDA Discount Advantage webpage to learn how ...
Exciting News from LendingUSA: Funeral Financing that Pays You January 12, 2022 NFDA Endorsed Provider LendingUSA is excited to announce new pricing for funeral homes based on real merchant feedback and industry data. LendingUSA’s financing product is still the #1 option in the industry for at-need families, but now, instead of charging a fee to the funeral home like m...
How is Your Customer Experience … Really? January 10, 2022 In the new year, resolve to enhance your customers’ experience. In episode 33 of NFDA’s podcast A Brush With Death, host Gabe Schauf talks with Mark Busch, a former funeral home owner and licensed CX (customer experience) coach. Mark and Gabe will discuss the basics of improving...