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Members consistently rate NFDA’s funeral service publications among their most valued membership benefits. Whether you want in-depth analysis, business intelligence, legislative updates or resources for students entering the profession, NFDA publishes it.

NFDA Publications

The Director Nation’s premier, award winning funeral service publication.

Published monthly, The Director staff covers and reports in-depth features on business trends, regulatory and legislative developments and thought leadership from across funeral service. NFDA members receive a complimentary subscription in print and digital.  
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Memorial Business Journal Business intelligence for funeral home owners. 

The NFDA Memorial Business Journal focuses on the business and financial side of funeral service — operations, management and the data you need to make informed decisions.  MEMBER BENEFIT: READ MORE MEMBER BENEFIT: READ MORE >
NFDA Bulletin Legislative and regulatory updates, direct to you. 

The NFDA Bulletin keeps members current and focuses on the latest funeral service news, business topics, and NFDA news and events —  delivered by email.  BECOME A MEMBER BECOME A MEMBER >
The Director.edu For students entering the profession. 

A free quarterly e-newsletter designed to help funeral service students prepare for their transition from school to career. Published four times a year. Back issues available below. 

The Director.edu is distributed four times per year.

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