Randy Anderson Installed as President of the National Funeral Directors Association October 19, 2021 Randall P. “Randy” Anderson, CFSP, CCO, of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City, Alabama, was installed today as 2021-22 president of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). The installation took place during the 2021 NFDA International Convention & Expo, October 17-20 in...
The National Funeral Directors Association Recognizes Passare with the 2021 NFDA Innovation Award October 17, 2021 Today, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) presented Passare with the 2021 NFDA Innovation Award during its International Convention & Expo. Coming in second place was Parting Stone; Frigid Fluid took third place. Established in 2009, the NFDA Innovation Award recognizes and promot...
Don’t Miss Out: NFDA to Host Virtual Convention Extension October 17, 2021 NFDA will host a new two-day virtual event, the Convention Extension, on November 16 and 17. Offering fresh, exclusive opportunities for learning, funeral professionals will experience more education, more networking and more convenience – no travel is required. Funeral professionals who atten...
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Update October 14, 2021 NFDA Endorsed Provider, SESCO Management Consultants, provided an update on the Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden that would require private employers with 100 or more employees to mandate all employees be vaccinated or be tested at the employer’s expense at least once per week. Th...
National Cemetery Administration Accepts Claims via Direct Upload October 14, 2021 NFDA recently received a communique from the National Cemetery Administration regarding a new service that will enable you to submit forms for memorial benefits online. Dear Funeral Directors, In response to your feedback stating submission of NCA Forms via fax and mail can be frustratin...
A Brush With Death Episode #30: Convention Preview Series – Part 2 October 08, 2021 The 2021 NFDA International Convention & Expo is just around the corner! In Episode 30 of A Brush With Death, we hear from two of our amazing keynote speakers: Duncan Wardle and Ben Nemtin. These two dynamic individuals will address the power of “thinking different” and resilience...
Live from Nashville, It's NFDA! October 08, 2021 We’re going to miss all of you who can’t be with us in Nashville for the 2021 NFDA International Convention & Expo. We’re grateful to all of you who stay behind to serve grieving families – the work you’re doing is very important. Even if you’re not in Nashvil...
You’re Invited - All-Star Recognition Ceremony October 08, 2021 While you’re attending the NFDA International Convention & Expo, make room in your schedule for the All-Star Recognition Ceremony on Monday, October 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. This special celebration honors funeral service professionals who have achieved special recog...
NFDA Names Chris Farmer as General Counsel October 07, 2021 Look for an exclusve interview with Chris Farmer in the October 7, 2021, issue of the Memorial Business Journal. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce that Christopher L. Farmer will join the association’s staff as its new general couns...
A Brush With Death Episode #29: Convention Preview Series – Part 1 October 01, 2021 The NFDA International Convention & Expo is only a few weeks away and, in the newest episode of A Brush With Death, we’re giving you a glimpse into some of the amazing education sessions planned for this event. Host Gabe Schauf interviews three of our presenters: Bill...