Why Join NFDA? | National Funeral Director's Association

Why Join NFDA?

You care for families. Let NFDA care for you.

NFDA exists for one reason: to make sure funeral professionals have what they need to thrive. That means practical resources for your business, continuing education that fits your schedule, advocacy in Washington, D.C., access to the profession’s best events and a network of more than 20,000 peers who understand what you do and why it matters. Membership isn’t just a line on your resume. It’s a real advantage for your career, your funeral home and the families you serve.

A NFDA membership will pay for itself ten times over every single year.

Antonio Green, Funeral Director, James H. Cole Home for Funerals, Detroit, MI

Member Features and Benefits

What you get as an NFDA member.

NFDA membership is built around what funeral professionals actually need. That includes:

• Access to the profession’s leading legal, compliance and business resources
• Continuing education options — online, on-demand and in person — designed around your schedule and CE requirements
• Exclusive savings through endorsed providers and the Discount Advantage Program
• The Director magazine — print and digital — delivered monthly
• Advocacy representation in Washington, D.C., through NFDA’s full-time federal lobbyist
• Connection to more than 20,000 funeral professionals in the U.S. and internationally
• Eligibility for recognition through the Pursuit of Excellence Program, Inspiration Award and other professional certifications
• SupportLinc — a confidential employee assistance program for you and your team

Membership Value Calculator

See what membership is actually worth.

Wondering if NFDA membership pays for itself? The Membership Value Calculator lets you add up the benefits you use — education discounts, savings programs, resource access and more — and see the real dollar value of your membership. Most members find they’re getting far more than they realized.

CALCULATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP VALUE

Benefits for Students

Starting your career? NFDA is already in your corner.

Students enrolled in an accredited mortuary science program can join NFDA for free. That means access to career guidance, scholarship resources and a community of funeral professionals who want to see you succeed.

Learn About Student Membership