How Is NYSFDA Governed? NYSFDA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of licensed funeral directors from small and large firms around the state who are industry leaders. They are typically outstanding practitioners of funeral directing who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the mission and goals of the Association. According to their level of interest and activity, our members also have the opportunity to serve on the standing committees that make up the organizational structure of the Association. These committees include Budget & Finance, Constitution and By-laws, Disaster, and Government Affairs. NYSFDA also works closely with the 23 local funeral directors associations located in every region of New York State.