FTC Review of the Funeral Rule: What NFDA is Doing and How We Need Your Help! January 02, 2023 By Chris Farmer, NFDA General Counsel We want to make sure you are up to date on the latest with the FTC’s review of the Funeral Rule. This article will provide you the background on the FTC’s review, what NFDA’s responses will be, and what you can do to help. ...
NFDA Making Your Voice Heard in EPA Review of Formaldehyde December 23, 2022 As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) carries on with its review of formaldehyde (click here to learn more), NFDA is continuing to represent your interests by submitting comments to the EPA and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) last week. As part of...
Happy Holidays From NFDA! Offices Closures for Holidays December 23, 2022 “The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others’ burdens, easing each other’s loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” –W. C. Jones As you gather with family and friends to celebrate Hanukkah...
Renew Today: Calculate the Value of Your Membership December 19, 2022 You need to get the most from your dollars. Renewing your NFDA membership saves money and adds value to your firm. NFDA offers: Solutions to business challenges Assistance navigating legal issues Exceptional education The largest network of your peers And more! Click ...
Take the Stage at the 2023 NFDA Convention December 19, 2022 NFDA invites you to consider presenting an education session during the 2023 International Convention & Expo! The 2023 NFDA Convention will take place September 10-13, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. NFDA prides itself on offering the best education in the funeral service profession. We are looki...
Is National Leadership in Your Future? December 19, 2022 Beginning January 3, 2023, NFDA will begin accepting applications from members interested in running for an open seat on the association's Board of Directors. Serving on the NFDA Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for you to give back to your national association and the funeral service ...
Free Cyber Security Webinar from Federated Insurance December 12, 2022 NFDA Endorsed Provider Federated Insurance is hosting a free webinar, Cyber Security – Back to Basics, on Tuesday, December 20 at 1 p.m. CT, and you are invited to attend. In today’s world it can be easy to get overwhelmed with trying to keep your business and your customers sa...
Enter Today: NFDA Meet the Mentors Program Provides Inspiration to New Professionals December 12, 2022 National Funeral Directors Association members are invited to enter for their chance to participate in the association’s transformational Meet the Mentors program, which will take place March 12-14, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel on the campus of Emory Universi...
Change in National Cemetery Scheduling Office Phone Menu December 09, 2022 The National Cemetery Scheduling Office has implemented a changes to its phone system by adding a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) option to the menu. This will assist infrequent or first-time callers in answering questions they may have or redirect them to the appropriate VA office. The p...
Holiday Self-care December 09, 2022 The holiday season is often a time of connection, joy and giving. But amidst festivities, sometimes you forget to take care of yourself. By practicing self-compassion and allowing yourself a few moments to breathe, you can transform the holidays from a sometimes tiring, stressful time, to one fil...