NFDA Introduces the 2022-23 Class of the National Emerging Leaders Program
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce the funeral service professionals who have been selected to participate in the 2022-23 National Emerging Leaders Program.
Now Hiring Project Manager for Journey to Serve — An Initiative Aimed at Recruiting...
Jointly funded by the ICCFA Educational Foundation and the Funeral Service Foundation, the goal of the position is to effectively communicate the alignment between a career in the military and a subsequent career in funeral service.
Leading Change at Your Funeral Home? Here Are 7 Tips to Make the Change...
Changing daily habits at work can disrupt everything we’re used to — and, in the short-term, change can push us completely outside our comfort zones. But in many situations, change is necessary.
Funeral Service Foundation Doubles Number of Scholarships Available to Attend the NFDA International Convention...
The Funeral Service Foundation has doubled the number of scholarships available to attend the 2022 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, October 9-12.
‘Take 5’ for Yourself: NFDA Offers Free Online Self-Care Series for Funeral Service Professionals
Funeral service is a high-touch, high-stress career that, unfortunately, comes with a high degree of compassion fatigue and burnout.
Helping People is What We Do: Virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting in September
The funeral profession is not for the faint of heart. You need the compassion to serve grieving families, the self-confidence and leadership skills to do the job, and the ability to find balance between work and your personal life.
The Funeral Service Foundation Is Now Accepting Academic Scholarship Applications, Marking 20 Years of...
Up to 35 scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000 USD are available this fall to students of funeral service and military veterans.
Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of High-Quality Employees
The greatest challenge in the funeral profession is the dearth of licensed funeral directors; there are simply not enough licenses to meet the staffing needs.
Self-Care for Funeral Professionals During the Holidays
Finding work-life balance can be especially difficult at this time of year. Between holiday obligations, an already demanding career—and now a newly-developing “tri-demic”—taking time to care for yourself can seem impossible.
NFDA Launches the Inspiration Award to Recognize an Exceptional Female or Non-Binary Individual in...
The inaugural award will be presented during the 2023 Professional Women’s Conference in San Antonio, May 5-7, 2023. NFDA is grateful to National Guardian Life (NGL) for sponsoring the Inspiration Award.
