NFDA is the premiere funeral service association with dedicated representation in Washington D.C. The Advocacy team works hard to make a positive impact on the laws and regulations that directly affect funeral service professionals and small business at the national level. We’ve got your back but we can’t do it without you! Help us make a difference by joining us as an advocate and supporting our efforts through the NFDA PAC.

Looking to fill a position at your firm? Searching for your first job? Or perhaps a new opportunity? Find and post jobs quickly and easily in the NFDA Career Center. Join NFDA today and start saving 20% on job posts!

Plus! Access tools and resources for:

• Succession planning 
• Industry statistics (e.g. salary information)
• Scholarships
• Mortuary schools
• Licensure

Every day, NFDA members take advantage of NFDA’s generous member discounts on convention and conference registrations, plus continuing education programs, including certification and training courses. You already know NFDA offers the most comprehensive educational offerings – presented the most respected and influential professionals. Become a member today and you’ll receive discounted rates for webinars, virtual roundtables and certification and training courses such as Arranger Training, Cremation Certification, Certified Celebrant Training, and more! With hundreds of Continuing Education hours at your fingertips, it’s never been easier to maintain your license and better serve your families. Start learning today!

It takes a lot to run a business – time, energy and money! Are you confident you’re paying the lowest prices on things like computers, gas, office supplies? How about personal items such as prescription drugs and identity theft protection? NFDA partnerships with companies such as Dell, BP, Office Depot/Office Max, Beltone, Lenovo, LifeLock, and more allow you to save money on everyday items you need for your business and life. Become an NFDA member today and start to save!

As a funeral director you perform many different jobs that require many different tools. That’s why NFDA offers members a full suite of Endorsed Providers to help you concentrate on what you do best – serving families. We’ve done the research, so you don’t have to!

When you become an NFDA member, you can immediately begin save up to hundreds of dollars per month with selected NFDA Endorsed Member Benefits:

• Federated Insurance – Relax knowing your business and casualty insurance is covered
• Health Insurance Options with Apex – Save 5-15% or more on premiums
• Heartland – Simplify your credit card processing and save money too!
• Hunter Warfield – Let the professionals handle all your collections needs
• Messenger Calendar Program – Keep your firm top of mind with customized calendars
• Live Oak Bank - Live Oak Bank understands funeral service and all of your business lending needs
• LendingUSA – Help alleviate families’ financial stress by offering at-need financing
• SESCO Human Resource Services – Your first call for HR consultation and questions

Is there a new vehicle in your future? Whether you’re looking to add to the fleet at your firm or you’d like to see a shiny new vehicle parked in your own driveway, the GM Competitive Assistance Program will help you do it for less! NFDA members receive discounts of up to $13,000 on all new 2020 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac vehicles. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, this benefit alone is worth the price of NFDA membership!

This special promotion covers the purchase or lease of all ordered and in-dealership stock vehicles. It also provides you with start-of-the-model-year pricing assurance, an extended powertrain warranty, priority order on factory building and final dealer delivery.

Health insurance is one of the most sought-after benefits offered by an employer. If you already offer health insurance or are considering it, NFDA’s health insurance options could help you save! In fact, NFDA members save, on average, over 15% in health insurance premiums!

Strategically manage healthcare costs while providing great benefits to your employees – and complying with the Affordable Care Act – with health insurance options for NFDA members.

The many benefits include:

• Annual premium savings of 5%-15%
• Coverage for small groups, large groups and even individuals
• Dedicated health specialist  
• Programs offered for small groups*
• Exclusive NFDA member savings*
• Smooth transition to the new program

*Varies by state.

It’s one of our most popular benefits – a collection of more than 300 sample legal forms that will help you protect your firm and serve your families. Covering everything from burial and cremation, to employment and personal property, when it comes to legal forms, we’ve got you covered. Plus, as an NFDA member you’ll be able to take advantage of free legal consultation, plus access to studies, reports and model laws. 

NFDA makes marketing easy with free, downloadable print ads, radio ads and presentations that help NFDA members reach out to the communities they serve. Plus, we go the extra mile, providing members with guidance on how to effectively use these and other tools to keep their firm top-of-mind.

NFDA has the lowest music licensing pricing available to funeral service providers, covering the top three music licensing organizations BMI, SESAC, and ASCAP. Through NFDA, you may also conveniently purchase a webcasting license, enabling you to legally broadcast live streaming funeral services that incorporate copyrighted music over the internet.

Looking for an NFDA member you met at an event? Need the assistance of a funeral director to help a family in another part of the country or world? The NFDA Member Directory gives you instant access to 20,000+ members world-wide. Become one of them by joining NFDA today!

Our members tell us one of the most valuable benefits of NFDA membership is our monthly magazine, The Director. Packed with the news, articles and information you need, you’ll look forward to it arriving every month! And if you want to read it on the go, you can do so when you download The Director app.

Plus, get your week started off right with weekly news and alerts delivered to your inbox every Monday through The Bulletin – and whenever there is late-breaking news or information you need immediately, you’ll be among the first to know with NFDA Special Bulletins. You’ll also receive the Memorial Business Journal, our weekly e-magazine, every Thursday. Packed with in-depth coverage of the stories you need to know now, you’ll watch for it in your inbox every week!

When good things happen with your firm, whether you’re offering a new service or have planned a community outreach effort, you want the world to know! NFDA’s public relations team is here to help, with guidance on how to reach out to the public and the media to help spread the word. Plus, when you have a public relations challenge or need some crisis management advice, NFDA has the expertise you need. It’s all available, for free, to NFDA members!

Stand and be recognized! NFDA’s recognition programs showcase premier funeral service firms that go above and beyond in serving families and their communities.

NFDA offers three programs for members:

• Pursuit of Excellence – If you excel in serving families, going above and beyond every day, this award is for you!
• Green Funeral Practices™ Certificate – If you’re committed to serving families with services that are both meaningful and honor families’ wishes for a ceremony that is gentle to the earth, start earning this certificate today!
• International Professional Achievement Certificate – Created for NFDA members outside the United States, members who earn this certificate have demonstrated a global commitment to education and networking

NFDA’s full suite of Remembering A Life resources makes it easy to connect with your community in meaningful ways. Whether you link to the Remembering A Life website from your own; utilize our series of public service announcements or social media tools; or educate your families with our Remembering A Life checklists and full line of consumer brochures, NFDA makes it easy!

Plus, when you become an NFDA member, your firm will be automatically listed in the Find a Funeral Home database on RememberingALife.com! It’s never been easier for families to find your firm!

NFDA’s Research department produces the respected research our members need to stay ahead of the curve. When you become an NFDA member, you’ll have access to research such as the NFDA Cremation & Burial Report, which will help you learn about the trends in your state and around the country, and NFDA Consumer Preferences Survey which will assist you in anticipating future needs of your families.

Want to do some research of your own? Use NFDA’s Family Satisfaction Survey program to get valuable feedback from the families you serve. The results will help you determine the effectiveness of staff and the services you provide.

Have a question about the history of funeral service or NFDA? NFDA’s extensive in-house library contains thousands of resources, including books, periodicals, photographs and more.

Looking for help with finding care for a child or parent? How about tutoring services for a child who is needing a little help with math? Need a referral for legal services? Or perhaps you’re looking for tools and resources to help you relieve stress, anxiety or depression, which is being felt even more acutely by many of us during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NFDA’s Work/Life Resource Program offers a toll-free hotline staffed by experts who can suggest resources and offer support, along with online information and referrals for: 

• Care services (adult, child or special needs care, summer camps, etc.)
• Education services (school, tutoring, test prep, etc.)
• Family services (parenting, adoption, pregnancy, infertility, etc.)
• Mental health services
• Assistance with addiction 
• Convenience services (home repair, pet care, relocation, etc.)
• Financial planning & referrals
• Legal information & referrals

Through the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program you receive unlimited phone/online consultations and up to three in-person sessions with a licensed counselor. 

Plus, unlimited access to online articles, tools, webinars, podcasts and more! You can start taking advantage of all of these benefits when you become an NFDA member. And, most importantly, all inquiries are completely confidential.