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New Children’s Grief Resources Available for Funeral Professionals and Families

Supporting a family through the death of a child is one of the most difficult …

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Connection, Community and the Future of Funeral Service

By Christopher Costello, CFSP NDFA 2025-27 At-large Representative Thank you for such a warm welcome …

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NFDA Members Showed Up for the Funeral Service Profession and Stood Up for Those They Serve.

Funeral professionals advocate for families, honor the deceased and advance funeral service at NFDA’s 2026 …

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Funeral Service Foundation 2026 Scholarship Season Underway

Funeral Service Foundation Opens Academic and Professional Development Opportunities Flyer – 2026 Foundation Scholarships (one-sheet) …

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2026 CANA Learning Paths for Funeral Professionals at all Levels

Prepare for the future with cremation-first education: CANA offers online and in-person programs for every …

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New Remembering A Life Conversation Cards Introduced to Help Funeral Professionals Work With Families to Plan Meaningful Funerals

Suite of Conversation Cards Now Covers Every Step of the Journey: Preplanning, Funeral Planning and …

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Top 5 Reasons to Attend Arranger Training Programs

REGISTER TODAY Do you find yourself wondering why more and more families are asking for …

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Arizona Excellence on a National Stage: Bradbury Memorial Center Honored by NFDA

We are proud to share that the NFDA’s 2025 Pursuit of Excellence Awards—one of the …

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Across Borders, Across Traditions: NFDA Unveils Historic Global Study

Reinforcing its position as the world’s leading funeral service association, the National Funeral Directors Association …

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NFDA Applauds Congress for Introducing Legislation to Protect Grieving Families

As the foremost advocate for grieving families and the funeral service profession, the National Funeral …

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