April 19, 2021 – Governor Executive Order

Earlier today Governor Ducey issued EO 2021-09 which bans “vaccine passports” and prevents state and local governments from requiring Arizonans to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status to receive service or enter an area. Under the EO, state agencies, counties, cities, and towns cannot issue a measure that requires an individual to provide documentation of their COVID-19 vaccination status in order to enter a business, building or area or to receive a government service, permit or license. Private …

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FEMA Funeral Assistance Flyer

A message from FEMA… The FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance is now open to eligible applicants across the entire U.S., its territories and the District of Columbia. As a result, we are experiencing a high volume of calls to the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline. Applicants calling may receive a busy signal or longer-than-normal wait times. There is no deadline to apply for FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. Applicants’ patience would be appreciated as we are giving …

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NFDA to Launch National Emerging Leaders Program 

For Immediate Release: April 5, 2021 Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, jkoth@nfda.org   Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is set to launch the National Emerging Leaders Program on April 12 to help 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 National Emerging Leaders Program will help developing professionals …

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FEMA Financial Assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.   Click on the link below to find out who is eligible and how to apply. https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance   Feel free to share this information with the families you serve.

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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