Holiday Closing Reminders January 2025

In observance of the following holidays, NYSFDA offices will be closed.

President Message January 2025

Greetings All and welcome to 2025. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. December was busy for all the committees across our association. The first week in December everyone met in ...

Leadership Message January 2025

On behalf of the entire NYSFDA staff and leadership, our best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025! With the holidays in the rearview mirror, our eyes are set on the road ahead and driving ...

Region 1 News January 2025

NYSFDA Region 1 covers Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties. Have questions or want to share local news and updates?

Region 4 News January 2025

The Tri-County Funeral Directors Association held their Christmas Party on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Aberdeen Room at Prestwick Glen in New Hartford with Gordon and Joanie Terry as their hos...

Region 7 News January 2025

NYSFDA Region 7 covers Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster counties. Have questions or want to share local news and updates?

2024 PrePlan Tax Statement Information

As we start a New Year (and tax season), we wanted to take the time to reflect on another tremendous year. Please know all of us here at PrePlan Funeral Trust sincerely thank you for your participatio...

Association Sets 2025 Legislative Agenda

The NYSFDA Government Affairs Committee, under the leadership of President-Elect Michael J. Gorton, Jr., CFSP, met in the afternoon of Wednesday, December 4, 2024 to receive an update on all legislati...

Welcome To The NYSFDA Board: David Rogers, Region 2 Director

Welcome David, and thank you for taking on this leadership position. We asked him to share a little bit about himself so we can all get to know him better. 

Reminder: Funeral Industry Survey

What To Consider When Buying A Funeral Home: A 3-Part Series

If buying a funeral business is in your future – you must tune-in to the upcoming series that the NYSFDA has lined up for you. In the months to come, we will share a three-part series that will delve...

2025 Employment Law Changes

With 2025 underway, New York has rolled out new employment laws and regulations. Below are key developments and updates in employment law that may impact funeral service employers.

NYS Credit Card Surcharge Law

Questions about how to comply with the credit card surcharge law have recently resurfaced. There is information from NYS on the NYSFDA’s website Compliance page. But, for ease of reference, here is in...