President Message May 2025
Here we are already in May. Hard to believe that the first quarter of 2025 is in the books. And, for me, hard to believe that I am three quarters through my term as NYSFDA President.
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Leadership Message May 2025
Spring seems to finally be ‘springing’ with some milder weather and some blooming flowers and trees. There is a natural energy boost that comes when Spring arrives, and that energy can be felt at NYSF...
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Region 2 News May 2025
The Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association hosted their annual Convention on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 at the Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen. This is the 20th annual event that attra...
Continue ReadingRegion 5 News May 2025
Adirondack Funeral Directors' Association is honoring member Mark Phillips for 50 years as a licensed funeral director. Mark started his career at Burke Funeral Home (William J. Burke & Sons Funeral H...
Continue ReadingRegion 8 News May 2025
NYSFDA Region 8 covers Westchester, Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond counties. Have a question or want to share local news and updates? Connect with Region 8 Director, Jennifer Graziano, Coxe ...
Continue ReadingPrePlan Funeral Trust: What’s The Marketing Strategy At Your Funeral Home?
As funeral professionals, it’s no secret that you are multi-skilled, versatile and adaptable. Sometimes I wonder if there are enough hours in a day for you to complete all the demands. Our office is a...
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NYSFDA Holds Lobby Day In Albany
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, almost 20 members of the NYSFDA Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee committed themselves to spending the better part of a day immersed in advocating for the...
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Call For NYSFDA Committees May 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 ReadingGet To Know Our Student Members: Natalie Crawford
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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Helping Children Remember Their Person On Important Days
For families who are grieving, important dates on the calendar can feel heavy. Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and milestones can serve as reminders of memories where they celebrated together. For...
Continue ReadingGet Ready To SHED® At The NYSFDA's Annual Convention
What if the key to surviving—and thriving—in today’s funeral industry isn’t just strategy… it’s shedding? This August, I’ll be joining you for a high-energy kickoff session: “SHED® or Your Funeral Hom...
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Loose Ends Project Connects Crafters To Complete Unfinished Legacies
Across closets, attics, and sewing rooms, unfinished craft projects gather dust—tangible pieces of love and care paused by loss. A half-knit sweater, a lace-trimmed quilt top, an embroidery hoop froze...
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