What Are They Thinking? February 15, 2024 Just when you think you understand the needs and preferences of consumers, something changes. Get real insights from ordinary Americans at the inaugural virtual NFDA Consumer Trends Conference on February 22 and 23. This event will help you dive into the mindset of contemporary funeral cons...
Forge Your Path: NFDA Accepting Applications for Prestigious National Emerging Leaders Program February 15, 2024 NFDA is accepting applications for the 2024-25 National Emerging Leaders Program. This program, which has nurtured 38 funeral service professionals, helps talented individuals cultivate and enhance the skills, abilities and characteristics necessary to effectively lead in their business, their commu...
NFDA Legal Alert: Telephone Price Disclosures February 09, 2024 There has been a lot of discussion lately on what is required when someone calls and asks about funeral goods and services over the phone. While there is a good chance the Funeral Rule will be revised in the very near future (stay tuned!), here is a quick primer on the Rule as it exists: ...
Update: NFDA Submits Letter to the Editor to Wall Street Journal and Encourages You to Do the Same February 08, 2024 On Monday, NFDA shared information about a disappointing article that appeared in the Wall Street Journal titled “How the Funeral Industry Got the FTC to Hide Bad Actors.” On your behalf, NFDA has submitted a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal pointing out the missed opportu...
Call for Candidates: Deadline for At-large Representative Application Extended One Week February 05, 2024 We understand that funeral directors are busy and that making a decision to become a candidate for an at-large representative seat on the NFDA Board of Directors is a big one. NFDA is extending the application deadline for at-large representatives to February 12 to give all who wish to apply an oppo...
Member Alert: Inaccuracies in Wall Street Journal Article February 05, 2024 As you may be aware, the Wall Street Journal published an article today, “How the Funeral Industry Got the FTC to Hide Bad Actors.” The exceptionally disappointing article offers a one-sided look at the history of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Funeral Rule Offenders Program ...
New VA Website on End-of-life Benefits February 02, 2024 Veterans now have a new tool to help ensure their loved ones receive the benefits to which they are entitled after their death. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created a new end-of-life planning section of their website that gives veterans and their family important information abou...
New Episode Alert: What Does the Future Hold? February 02, 2024 In May of 2023, the NFDA hosted “Future’s Forum” where 70 attendees representing the death care space met to analyze, discuss, and strategize the future of our profession. This event was facilitated by Jim Austin and Paul Schoemaker, two gentlemen whose careers focus on strategic d...
ABFSE to Host Town Hall Meetings on Proposed Accreditation Standards February 02, 2024 The American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) engages in a review of the Accreditation Standards for mortuary science programs every five years. The most recent review process, which began in Summer/Fall 2022, generated a number of recommended changes; click here to review the proposed cha...
Last Call for Inspiration Award Nominees February 01, 2024 February 15 is the last day that NFDA will accept nominations for its second annual Inspiration Award. This annual recognition will be conferred on an exceptional individual who has made noteworthy professional contributions to funeral service or a related field. The honoree will be announced dur...