March 25 Governor’s Executive Order: New COVID Mitigation Phase

From the Governor’s Office In regards to the latest Governor’s Executive Order (which can be found  HERE) which announces several updates to the state’s COVID-19 measures. You can find a news release  HERE The state has seen: 10 weeks of declining cases Hospitalizations at the lowest levels since October 2020 Opening of vaccine appointments to all Arizonans of all age groups Mass distribution of the vaccine Under the changes announced this morning: Events with 50 …

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FEMA Issues Final Policy for COVID Funeral Reimbursement

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Congress authorized FEMA to provide financial assistance to individuals who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. Today, FEMA has issued its final policy – which includes details such as eligibility and documentation criteria and the application process – for how funds will be distributed to families. Most notably, FEMA shared that the maximum financial …

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Funeral Service Foundation and ICCFA Educational Foundation Team up to Launch Veteran Recruiting Initiative, Benefitting Entire Deathcare Profession

Entitled “Journey to Serve,” the initiative launches on April 22 with a live virtual event featuring a keynote from Value of a Veteran CEO on “Why Hiring Vets Makes Good Business Sense.” Nationwide (March 22, 2021) – Connecting mission-driven veterans to a profession that is driven by a mission to serve is at the heart of the joint collaboration between the ICCFA Educational Foundation and the Funeral Service Foundation. The two non-profit organizations have teamed …

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NFDA and Remembering A Life Launch Podcast and Book Club

For Immediate Release: March 10, 2021 Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org NFDA and Remembering A Life Launch Podcast and Book Club   New Resources Support NFDA’s Consumer Education Initiative  The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has launched, through its Remembering A Life consumer education initiative, two new resources for individuals and families who want to learn more about the value of a funeral, remembering a life, beginning the grief journey and supporting others who are …

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NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Goes Virtual

For Immediate Release: March 8, 2021   Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Goes Virtual  The virtual conference’s dynamic expert-led sessions and networking opportunities are more accessible than ever thanks to 150 scholarships from the Funeral Service Foundation.    Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association invites women in the funeral service profession to attend the 2021 Virtual Professional Women’s Conference on April 7 and 8. While the conference may be …

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NFDA Special Bulletin Update: FEMA Funeral Reimbursement for COVID-related Deaths

There has been quite a lot of media attention and speculation in the last few weeks about the FEMA reimbursement for funeral expenses for deaths due to COVID-19. Please note: much of what is being reported is conjecture and FEMA has not yet issued a policy outlining how and to whom funds will be made available. Since March 2020, NFDA has been working on funeral assistance for families that experience the death of a loved …

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NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarship Portal Open for AFCCA Members!

Funeral Service Foundation is offering 150 scholarships for NFDA’s Virtual Professional Women’s Conference, April 7-8, 2021. As a member of AFCCA, you and your employees have early access to the scholarship application portal. Visit NFDA’s website for up-to-date conference offerings, which will include great speakers, networking opportunities and up to six hours of CE credit. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

BRAVE Act Signed into Law Thanks to Hard Work and Support of Funeral Service  

For Immediate Release: January 5, 2021   Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org BRAVE Act Signed into Law Thanks to Hard Work and Support of Funeral Service   Brookfield, Wis. – After years of support from funeral service, thousands of phone calls and emails from funeral directors, and hundreds of Congressional meetings during the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Advocacy Summit, today President Donald Trump signed the BRAVE Act into law, assuring equitable funeral and burial benefits …

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Senate Passes BRAVE Act 

If you are having difficulty reading this news release, view it on the NFDA website: https://nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/5496/senate-passes-brave-act For Immediate Release: December 10, 2020  Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org Senate Passes BRAVE Act  BRAVE Act Passes Senate Under Unanimous Consent As Part of Larger Veteran’s Bill  Brookfield, Wis. – The U.S. Senate has taken a momentous step to improve burial services for veterans by passing bipartisan legislation that contains the Burial Rights for America’s Veterans’ Efforts (BRAVE) Act. …

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Covid-19 Vaccine Updates

Updates as of 3/3/2021  SPECIAL UPDATE: AZ just announced that it will do away with numbered phases and switch to a hybrid age-based distribution model. Currently they are still in 65+. When they hit 55% vaccination in that age group, they move to 55+. It’s important to let your friends & family know to schedule their appointment when their age group pops up so we can quickly move to next vaccine stage. The state will …

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