Recruiting
Recruitment and Staffing Solutions
NFDA Helps Funeral Homes Hire and Retain Qualified ProfessionalsRecruiting and retaining qualified funeral directors and staff is one of the biggest challenges facing funeral homes today. NFDA provides industry-specific tools, resources and workforce development initiatives to help funeral homes attract new talent, hire confidently and build teams committed to serving families with care and professionalism.
Recruit Qualified Candidates
NFDA helps funeral homes connect with job seekers who are actively pursuing funeral service careers through:
The NFDA Funeral Career Center — post jobs, search resumes and connect with qualified candidates
Career fairs and virtual recruiting events — engage directly with students, apprentices and experienced professionals
Recruitment best practices — guidance on job descriptions, onboarding, compensation and retention strategies
These resources help funeral homes reduce hiring challenges and compete more effectively for talent.
Build Awareness of Funeral Service Careers
NFDA supports long-term workforce growth by helping funeral homes inspire future professionals.
Remembering A Life, NFDA’s consumer education initiative, positions funeral service as a meaningful, purpose-driven career through real stories and career-path education
NFDA’s High School Career Kit provides a ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation and presentation script, making it easy for funeral professionals to speak to high school students and introduce funeral service as a viable, rewarding profession
Together, these tools help expand awareness of funeral service careers and strengthen the future talent pipeline.
Retain and Support Your Team
NFDA helps funeral homes keep great employees through access to:
Professional development and continuing education
Peer-driven recruitment and retention strategies
Resources that support employee engagement, well-being and career longevity
A supported team leads to lower turnover, higher morale and better service for families.
Strengthen Your Workforce With NFDA
From inspiring the next generation to hiring qualified professionals today, NFDA provides funeral homes with the resources they need to build strong, sustainable teams.
Explore NFDA’s workforce and staffing resources and take the next step toward a stronger future for your funeral home..
Post a Job
The NFDA Career Center connects funeral directors with candidates who understand the profession and are actively seeking careers in funeral service. Designed specifically for the profession, it helps funeral homes reach qualified applicants, streamline hiring and build a stronger workforce—saving time while improving the quality of candidates.
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Tips for Recruiting
NFDA supports funeral homes with proven recruitment and retention best practices designed specifically for the realities of funeral service. By combining immediate hiring tools with long-term workforce development strategies, NFDA helps funeral homes build teams that are skilled, committed and prepared to serve families with excellence.
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High School Career Kit
Looking to hire the next generation of funeral directors at your firm? Inspire high school students and other young people to consider a career in funeral service when you use the NFDA Career Kit at your local high school, community college or community center. We give you everything you need to start a great conversation about what it takes to become a funeral director and community leader.
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