Americans are choosing cremation more than ever before, setting a new milestone in funeral service trends for 2025. According to the National Funeral Directors Association's 2025 Cremation & Burial Report, the U.S. cremation rate will reach 63.4% this year, more than double the projected burial rate of 31.6%. These shifting…
Read MoreThe National Funeral Directors Association is proud to announce the 271 funeral home locations that are 2025 recipients of the Pursuit of Excellence Award, a distinction regarded as one of the highest honors in the funeral service profession. For 45 years, this honor has been reserved for funeral homes that…
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The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) proudly announces the finalists for the prestigious 2025 NFDA Innovation Award: Afterword, Healing Path Cemetery and Passare. These groundbreaking products and services exemplify forward-thinking solutions that are shaping the future of funeral service. The winner will be revealed on October 27 during the Opening…
Read MoreRegistration is open for the most anticipated event in funeral service: the National Funeral Directors Association 2025 International Convention & Expo, taking place October 26–29 in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois. This can’t-miss global gathering brings together thousands of funeral service professionals, suppliers and thought leaders for four powerful…
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The National Funeral Directors Association is expanding its popular Arranger Training program with a new virtual offering designed to meet the evolving needs of funeral professionals. The Arrangement Solutions Academy is a four-week, live instructor-led course that brings real-world solutions, peer learning and expert guidance to your screen. Participants will…
Read MoreReinforcing its position as the world’s leading funeral service association, the National Funeral Directors Association has released the first-ever global study of consumer attitudes toward funerals and funeral professionals. Across Borders, Across Traditions: A Global Study of Funeral Preferences is a landmark research report that offers an unprecedented look at…
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As the foremost advocate for grieving families and the funeral service profession, the National Funeral Directors Association commends Congress for introducing two critical pieces of legislation that will provide much-needed oversight to the whole-body donation process and financial relief for funeral expenses. The Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act (S.…
Read MoreThe National Funeral Directors Association, the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, has released an unprecedented study examining consumer attitudes toward funeral service across generations. Available to funeral service professionals for download at no charge, Changing Consumer Preferences: A Generational Perspective on Attitudes Toward Funeral Service provides critical insights…
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The National Funeral Directors Association recently issued a special bulletin (which FuneralVision.com is sharing with permission) applauding Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) for introducing The Funeral Coverage Act (H.R. 2436), a forward-thinking bill that would help grieving families manage funeral costs by expanding how Health Savings Accounts can be used. This…
Read MoreThe National Funeral Directors Association recently issued a special bulletin to members, advising them that the United States Postal Service, which is the only shipping company that ships cremated remains, is revising its regulations. According to the bulletin, which it gave its permission to be shared with the readers of…
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The National Funeral Directors Association has begun accepting applications for the 2025-26 National Emerging Leaders Program. Since its inception, this transformative program has nurtured 58 funeral service professionals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to excel as leaders in their funeral homes, communities, and the funeral service profession…
Read MoreThe National Funeral Directors Association Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar is returning in 2025 with an exciting new format designed to provide embalmers with cutting-edge techniques and hands-on experience. Scheduled for May 7-9 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, this premier seminar offers a unique opportunity to engage in…
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The National Funeral Directors Association is now accepting nominations for the third annual NFDA Inspiration Award. This prestigious award, presented during the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, celebrates a distinguished and accomplished woman who has made meaningful contributions to the funeral service profession or a related field. NFDA thanks National Guardian…
Read MoreOn Dec. 28, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its final Risk Evaluation of formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act. This evaluation builds on years of analysis and stakeholder input, including significant contributions from the National Funeral Directors Association, the association announced in a special bulletin. The bulletin,…
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