President Message June 2025
Greetings all and welcome to June and the official start of summer. We at the association have been busy at work on several fronts. On May 16th I had the privilege of attending, along with-President E...
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Leadership Message June 2025
As previously reported, NYSFDA has been advocating for a regulatory change that would create authority for a registered transporter. As this request worked its way through the process it ultimately hi...
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Region 3 News June 2025
The Leatherstocking Funeral Directors Association presented a Preplanning Seminar at the Otsego County Office building for their Office of the Aging Program. There were two PrePlan firms in attendance...
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Capital District Funeral Directors Association will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday, June 24 at 12pm. A 1 credit CEU will follow at 12:30pm. The meeting will take place at the NYSFDA Headquarte...
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The Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association held their annual symposium on May 13th at the Larkfield Manor in Deer Park. It was a networking event for funeral directors, students and vendors. CEU...
Continue ReadingPrePlan Funeral Trust: Summer Tips For Success
Summer is here and so are we! We’re here to support you with the Gold Standard care you’ve come to expect from us. Our staff is always eager to answer questions and encourage you to ask them.
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NYSFDA Legislative Update June 2025
As I write this article in early June, we are in the “home stretch” of the 2025 Legislative Session in Albany. The Assembly has extended their Session schedule until June 17 (or thereabouts) to comple...
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Call For NYSFDA Committees June 2025
NYSFDA President-Elect Michael J. Gorton, Jr., CFSP will soon be appointing committee and special task force members. Service as a member of a key standing committee or ad hoc task force is an importa...
Continue ReadingWarning: Unlicensed Entity & New Scam Alert
On occasion we are made aware of companies working illegally in New York State. Most recently, we have been alerted to a new service offered by Funeralocity called the Cremation Club.
Continue ReadingLoadAlone Revolutionizes The Mortuary Industry With Safe, One-Person Removal System
As the funeral profession evolves, Load Alone is leading the way with a groundbreaking solution that enhances safety, reduces labor costs, and restores dignity to the process of transporting the dece...
Continue ReadingBenefits Of Remarketing For Funeral Homes
In today's digital era, businesses are leveraging various marketing strategies to stay relevant and competitive. One of the most powerful strategies is remarketing, also known as retargeting.
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Convention Session Highlight: Supporting Bereaved Families And Caring For Yourself
Do you remember your first year in funeral service? For many of us, that first year may feel like a distant memory. For others, it might have been just yesterday. I’m sure we all have stories to tell ...
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