American Funeral Director

09/20/2026

For the first time in its 218-year history, McComas Family Funeral Homes joined Bel Air's Fourth of July Parade with a handcrafted ship celebrating seven generations of family ownership, service and community spirit. Discover how this historic funeral home brought its remarkable legacy to life!

As communities across the nation marked America’s 250th anniversary, McComas Family Funeral Homes in Bel Air, Maryland, commemorated a milestone of its own by participating in the town’s Fourth of

09/20/2026

Join Funeral Tech Virtual on Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. ET to discover how TV, streaming, radio and digital platforms can take every obituary further. Sponsored by Chptr. Register today—link in the comments!

09/18/2026

🎉 FREE MOMENTUM TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🎉
A huge thank-you to Thomas Tierney of John F. Tierney Funeral Home in Manchester, Connecticut, for generously donating one attendee ticket to Momentum: A Women’s Leadership Accelerator!

The event is happening 9/23 & 9/24 in Celebration, Florida—and the first person to comment “MOMENTUM” below will receive the FREE ticket!
Don’t wait—comment now!
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09/18/2026

EXCLUSIVE: NFDA Executive Director Christine Pepper discusses the proposed merger with Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the path toward a potential 2027 integration and how the organizations plan to preserve what makes Selected unique.

The proposed merger of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the National Funeral Directors Association represents a significant change for both organizations – but NFDA Executive Director Christine Pepper says the

09/18/2026

EXCLUSIVE: What could the proposed merger of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and NFDA mean for members?
Selected Executive Director Rob Paterkiewicz discusses the proposal, the future of Selected's identity and programs, and plans to preserve its valued peer community.

Selected Executive Director Rob Paterkiewicz discusses the proposed merger with the National Funeral Directors Association, what it means for Selected members, and how the organizations plan to preserve Selected’s identity,

09/18/2026

Ready to learn from some of the most intelligent and inspiring women in deathcare?
Join us next week in Celebration, Florida, for Momentum: A Women's Leadership Accelerator! Don't miss Wanda Sizemore's session, "Building Your Professional Brand," plus five more powerhouse sessions.
✔️ Six impactful sessions
✔️ Five CE credits
✔️ One powerful day of learning and networking
Don't miss your chance—link in the comments!

09/18/2026

"The overdose was the day everything landed in someone else's lap."
In this powerful and deeply personal story, a funeral director challenges the profession to look beyond the death certificate and consider how it can better support families affected by addiction—before and after a loss.

I’ve prepared strangers for their final goodbye. Then I prepared my mother. I’ve walked families through the aftermath of addiction. Then I had to walk on my own.

09/17/2026

You've spent your career walking alongside others, holding space for families, for colleagues, for the people who lean on you when things get hard.
This September, we're asking you to let someone walk with you for a change.

𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 + 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 brings together mentorship, honest conversation, and the kind of leadership tools that only come from women who've been exactly where you are.
Take the time to invest in yourself.
Come home feeling like a powerhouse.

09/17/2026

ICCFA Celebrates the Next Generation of Deathcare Leaders with 2026 40 Under 40 Awards

STERLING, Va. – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 40 Under 40 Award, recognizing 40 emerging leaders who are making a meaningful

09/17/2026

Funeral Service Foundation Now Accepting Academic Scholarship Applications for Fall 2026

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – The Funeral Service Foundation is accepting academic scholarship applications through Nov. 1 at FuneralServiceFoundation.org. More than 25 scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, are available to current