In 2023, the National Funeral Directors Association hosted its first Advocacy Summit in three years, during which association members participated in more than 200 meetings with members of Congress. NFDA will bring the funeral service profession together for the 2024 Advocacy Summit, March 20-22 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention…
Read More"Put me into a pot and let me grow into a tree.” “The best thing I’ve experienced at a funeral is being with my family.” “I don’t want them to remember me in a casket.” “It’s beautiful when there’s more smiles than tears.” “I hope it stays more traditional and…
Read MoreEarlier this year, the National Funeral Directors Association hosted the 2023 Future’s Forum, which offered valuable insights into what the future of the funeral service profession could look like and how those who work in it can thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Held in mid-May, the NFDA Future’s Forum…
Read MoreThe U.S. cremation rate is expected to increase in the United States from 60.5% in 2023 to 81.4% by 2045, according to the National Funeral Directors Association’s 2023 Cremation and Burial Report. When it comes to cremation, the report reveals Washington, Nevada, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado have emerged as frontrunners,…
Read MoreEligible voting members of the National Funeral Directors Association elected the following individuals to serve as officers on the board of directors: President-elect Christopher P. Robinson; Treasurer, Daniel J. Ford; Secretary, Chris E. Christian. Additionally, all three proposed changes to the NFDA bylaws passed. The officers will serve one-year terms…
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