NFDA Introduces Exclusive Business Credit Card for Members June 27, 2023 Members of the National Funeral Directors Association can save money as they spend with the new NFDA business credit card built by Mercantile. Created exclusively for NFDA members, this card offers unparalleled benefits including up to 10% cash back on purchases made with NFDA, and up to 2% on all p...
Congress Takes Significant Step to Regulate Body Brokers June 23, 2023 The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act would protect the dignity of donors and offer peace of mind to families. With the introduction of the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S. 2191/H.R. 4275), Congress took a vital step toward bringing necessary minimum standards...
Did You Miss the FTC Webinar? June 23, 2023 Several hundred NFDA members participated in our Annual All-staff FTC Training Webinar on June 8. The webinar offered a peek behind the curtain at the agency and a look at the future of the Funeral Rule. If you missed the webinar, you’re in luck! We’ve posted a recording of the webina...
Meet the Grads June 23, 2023 In the newest episode of A Brush With Death, host, Gabe Schauf, is joined by three members of the mortuary college class of 2023. Kyle Dunn from Arapahoe Community College, Suzanne Wyckoff from Northeast Texas Community College, and Sunshine Smith from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service; they s...
Are You Ready to Vote? June 23, 2023 If you were unable to attend the Virtual Officer Candidate Forum on June 15, please take an hour to watch a recording of the event and learn about the candidates who are running in the NFDA elections – click here to watch (video is near the bottom of the page). Officers on the Bo...
Funeral Service Foundation Awards $134,900 in Scholarship Support June 23, 2023 The Funeral Service Foundation, awarded $134,900 in academic and professional development scholarships. Twenty-three students earned academic scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000, 17 professionals received the David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships, and 10 attended ...
Harvard? Rock and Roll? AI? June 23, 2023 NFDA Keynote Speakers Set the Tone for Convention Adventures Las Vegas is known for having it all and, no matter what your interests, you can choose your own adventure at the 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo. Taking place September 10-13 (one month earlier than usual) ...
In Loving Memory Of Todd Van Beck June 09, 2023 In a special episode of A Brush With Death, we say goodbye to Todd Van Beck, a man who dedicated his life to the funeral service profession and those who worked in it. Host Gabe Schauf is joined by Kenneth Howe, Brian Waters, Anthony Kaniuk, Steve Spann, Sharon Gee-Mascarello, David Hicks, Lisa Baue...
Tune In to This Week's Virtual Officer Candidate Forum June 09, 2023 As you evaluate the candidates who are running in the 2023 NFDA elections and prepare to make an informed choice, we invite you to attend the Virtual Officer Candidate Forum on Thursday, June 15 at 1 p.m. CT. Officers on the Board of Directors will elected by eligible association members, w...
Get the Full Leadership Conference Experience June 09, 2023 The 2023 NFDA Leadership Conference will be an incredible opportunity for you to learn, network and enhance your leadership skills. If you haven’t yet registered for the conference, which is taking place June 25-28 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, be sure to do so today! I...