Innovative Ideas
Sharing Ideas, Strengthening Funeral Service
One of the principles at the heart of the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Program is that excellence grows when funeral professionals learn from one another. Every funeral home has experiences, ideas and approaches that can inspire others to think differently about how they serve grieving families and their communities.The ideas and stories in this collection were submitted by Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients from around the world. Some are ambitious programs and creative new services. Others demonstrate how a thoughtful change, a meaningful detail or a fresh approach can make a significant difference.
By sharing these ideas, we hope funeral professionals will find inspiration they can adapt for their own firms and communities. An idea developed by one funeral home can spark another idea somewhere else, and that exchange of knowledge helps move the entire profession forward.
When funeral professionals share what they have learned, everyone benefits, especially the families and communities they serve.
2025 Innovative Ideas Essays
Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
2024 Innovative Ideas Essays
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2023 Innovative Ideas Essays
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2022 Innovative Ideas Essays
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2021 Innovative Ideas Essays
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