AFCCA Equity Vision
“We are committed to advocating for and supporting the diverse population in the state of Arizona. We believe that funeral directors, cemeterians, aftercare professionals and the families they serve of all races, cultures and groups deserve high ethical treatment, compassion, and the opportunities for continuing education in order to better serve the community.”
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Choose Your Own Adventure at the 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Las Vegas
Embalming and slots? Business skills and the great outdoors? Las Vegas is known for having it all and, no matter what your interests, you can choose your own adventure at the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention & Expo. Taking place September 10-13 (one month earlier than usual) in Las Vegas, Nevada, attendees … Read more
Consumer Scam Alert
According to several NFDA members, scammers are at it again, this time targeting families you may have served recently. Using recently published obituaries, the scammer, posing as a member of you staff, calls families and tells them they owe another sum of money for the service or for graveside liability insurance. These scammers are even … Read more
Debriefing in the Funeral Home: An effective tool to de-stress
While speaking at an event for funeral service professionals, I asked, “How do you de-stress after a difficult call?” A participant’s hand went up, “I go shopping.” Another hand went up, “I listen to heavy metal music.” ” src=”cid:image005.png@01D94C35.2E971050″ alt=”” align=”right” hspace=”12″ v:shapes=”Picture_x0020_2″ class=”Apple-web-attachment Singleton” style=”width: 2.3166in; height: 2.3166in; opacity: 1;”>No one else offered a … Read more
Calling All Aspiring Leaders: Be a Part of the NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program
National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has begun accepting applications for the 2023-24 National Emerging Leaders Program. This program, which launched in 2021, helps funeral service professionals develop leadership skills that will serve them well in any setting they may find themselves – their funeral home, their state or national association, their community, and beyond. The … Read more