Underscoring its commitment to professional development for funeral service professionals and students, the Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for the National Funeral Directors Association's 2026 Professional Women’s Conference. Thanks to the generosity of the Baue family, the foundation is honored to offer 20 scholarships to the annual conference,…
Read MoreThanks to the generosity of its donors, the Funeral Service Foundation awarded 31 academic scholarships this fall totaling $90,000 to students across North America. Recipients hail from 15 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces and attend 18 funeral service programs, showcasing the wide reach of the Foundation’s commitment to supporting…
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The Funeral Service Foundation proudly recognizes Carriage Services for its continued generosity and leadership within the funeral service profession. With a $100,000 pledge in 2025, Carriage’s total giving now exceeds $250,000, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission of strengthening funeral service and supporting grieving communities. Carriage’s…
Read MoreThe Funeral Service Foundation is proud to announce that longtime supporter Service Corporation International has generously contributed $217,500 to the foundation in 2025, bringing their cumulative giving to more than $2.6 million and solidifying SCI’s position as the foundation’s top corporate donor. This support enables the foundation to continue its…
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The Funeral Service Foundation celebrated a milestone week during the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association International Convention & Expo, held in Chicago, Illinois. From welcoming new trustees and raising record-breaking funds to honoring outstanding donors and scholarship recipients, the Foundation’s impact was felt throughout the event. Foundation Welcomes New Trustees…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Bob Arrington tended to disappear when he was seven years old, but his mother always knew where to find him … at the local funeral home. It was across the street from his elementary school and was where he spent most of his free time. He…
Read MoreThe Funeral Service Foundation is proud to announce Bob Arrington as the 2025 recipient of its prestigious Distinguished Service Award, honoring his decades of exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to advancing the Foundation’s mission and strengthening the funeral service profession. A visionary leader and compassionate professional, Arrington has left an…
Read MoreThanks to the generosity of its donors, the Funeral Service Foundation awarded 33 academic scholarships this spring totaling $95,000 to students across the United States and Canada. This milestone brings the foundation’s total academic scholarship awards to more than $1 million since the program's inception in 2002. “Donating more than…
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John Heald, a licensed funeral director, former funeral home owner, entrepreneur and longtime executive at Legacy.com, was recently promoted to chief growth officer at the company -- and he sat down with FuneralVision.com to share some insights about his new role as well as advancements at the company. In the…
Read MoreUnderscoring its commitment to professional development for funeral service professionals and students, the Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for CANA’s 107th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention. Thanks to generous donors, the Foundation is honored to offer 5 scholarships to the annual convention, held this year in Phoenix, AZ from…
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Underscoring its commitment to professional development for funeral service professionals and students, the Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for the National Funeral Directors & Morticians’ 2025 Annual Convention and Exposition. Thanks to generous donors, the foundation is honored to offer 10 scholarships to the annual convention, held this…
Read MoreThe Funeral Service Foundation is accepting academic and professional development scholarship applications at FuneralServiceFoundation.org for more than 25 Academic Scholarships, 10 Certified Celebrant Training Scholarships, 5 scholarships to attend the NFDA Embalming & Restorative Arts Seminar, and 20 positions in the NFDA National Emerging Leaders program. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS The Funeral…
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Thanks to support from its generous donors, the Funeral Service Foundation awarded a record $112,500 in academic scholarships to 36 students from 15 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces for the Fall 2024 semester. Each year, the Foundation awards academic scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000 USD to students attending and actively…
Read MoreUnderscoring its commitment to supporting and advancing the funeral profession, Legacy.com announced its donation of $100,000 to support the Funeral Service Foundation’s mission and amplify its work across the funeral service profession, according to a news release. John Heald, general manager of the funeral home channel at Legacy.com as well…
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