FTC Files Suit Against Heritage Cremation April 28, 2022 From the Memorial Business Journal, April 28, 2022 The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Funeral & Cremation Group of North America, Legacy Cremation Services (also doing business as Heritage Cremation Provider) and their owner, Anthony Joseph Damiano, for misrepresenting their ...
Mark Your Calendars: Free Webinars Hosted by The Conference April 28, 2022 The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards invites you to join them for their summer virtual learning series. The sessions are free but you do need to register in advance. Click here for more information or email The Conference at services@theconferenceonl...
Senate Set to Confirm Bedoya as FTC Commissioner April 25, 2022 Alvaro Bedoya is expected to be confirmed to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission this week Vice President Kamala Harris will be on hand to break an expected 50-50 Senate tie over Bedoya’s nomination, giving Democrats a 3-2 majority among FTC commissioners. Currently, there are two Democrats a...
Funeral Service Foundation and The Messenger Co. Announce Spring Matching Gift Campaign April 22, 2022 Dollar for dollar, The Messenger Co. will match donations up to $10,000 made by June 15, 2022 The Funeral Service Foundation is launching its fifth matching gift campaign in partnership with The Messenger Co. Now through June 15, Foundation supporters can do twice the good with one donation. C...
NFDA Introduces the 2022-23 Class of the National Emerging Leaders Program April 22, 2022 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce the funeral service professionals who have been selected to participate in the 2022-23 National Emerging Leaders Program. Through this program, they will develop leadership skills that will serve them well in any setting they may...
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...
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...
Getting Your Children Ready for School August 21, 2020 Under ordinary circumstances, the start of the school year can be challenging for any parent. But this year, in the midst of a pandemic, the challenges are even greater. The NFDA Work/Life Resource Program (EAP), administered by Beacon Health Solutions has put together Resuming School During COVID-1...
LIVE: Virtual Cremation Certification Program July 15, 2020 We're bringing the NFDA Cremation Certification Program to a computer! Join us July 29-30 or August 3-4!
COVID-19: VA Cemeteries Open for Burials and Visitations March 13, 2020 Update: March 20, 2020 The following notice was shared by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration (NCA) on March 20: As of today, NCA will only conduct committal services for groups of 10 or fewer people. As of Monday, March 23, Committal Services (in...