President Message April 2025
Greetings fellow members and welcome to April and what is supposed to be the beginning of spring. Can’t always tell by the weather though. Fortunately, there are other, more positive signs.
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Leadership Message April 2025
As we head into Spring, thoughts of renewal and new beginnings come to mind. Along those lines, I would like to thank our firms who have renewed their membership and welcome our new firms to the NYSFD...
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Region 1 News April 2025
It was a long winter in Western New York and we are all looking forward to spring. Also, we experienced a loss when our Buffalo Bills did not make it to the Super Bowl but are proud of our quarterback...
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Tri-County FDA hosted a 2-hour CEU live webinar on Playing the Online Review Game: What to do and Why Funeral Homes Should Care on February 13th.
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Dutchess-Putnam-Ulster FDA (DPUFDA): There is a new deputy ME for Dutchess County - Dr. Mary Grace Centeno. There is ongoing discussion of forming a group from the association to meet with Dutchess...
Continue ReadingPreneed Misconceptions Vs. Facts
As we head into spring, I would like to take the opportunity to complete “spring cleaning” by dispelling three often-heard misconceptions about preneed providers.
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Convention Is Calling Us To Saratoga Springs
It’s almost that time of year again…Convention time! Mark your calendar for August 18-20 and plan to join NYSFDA and your colleagues for 3 days of learning and camaraderie. But for now, let Convention...
Continue ReadingMortuary Science Students Gather To Connect, Learn, Grow: 2025 Student Day Recap
On Saturday, April 5, 2025 we conducted NYSFDA Student Day – a full day, in-person event designed for students and residents to connect, network, and learn from one another and licensed funeral direct...
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Get To Know Our Student Members: Myla Brown
The future of our industry is as important as ever, and NYSFDA is committed to foster relationships between funeral homes and mortuary science students. In this regular feature, we introduce promising...
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Get The Healthcare Coverage You Deserve At A Price You Can Afford
Coming Soon…New Member Advantage Partner! Starting July 1, 2025, NYSFDA members will have access to Bona Vita Benefits, an Association Group Sponsored Health Program (AHP).
Continue ReadingWhat To Consider When Buying A Funeral Home: A 3-Part Series: Part 1
Be an informed buyer. Do what it takes to become prepared and don’t let potential obstacles get in the way of making your goal a reality.
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2025 Convention Addresses AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been in the works for over 60 years. What’s all the hype, and is there promise to the idea of machines doing the work of humans?
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