President Message August 2025
As we find ourselves at Convention and our time in Saratoga, it marks the end of my time as President. It has been an honor and privilege to serve you, our members, the association, and our profession...
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Leadership Message August 2025
It is wonderful seeing so many familiar, friendly faces and meeting new friends at this year’s Convention and Annual Meeting in Saratoga Springs. We have a great turnout, first class education session...
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Credit Card Acceptance Update August 2025
As many of you recall, in February of 2024 Mike Lanotte, Executive Director of NYSFDA, offered an informational webinar to review the amended law (effective February 11, 2024) allowing NYS business to...
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2025 Incoming President Introduction
During Convention, Michael J. Gorton, Jr., CFSP of McManus-Lorey Funeral Home in Medford will be inducted as the 2025-26 President of NYSFDA. Get to know him a little better.
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Barbara Mangano Honored With Ceremonial Street Renaming By The Town Of Babylon
The Mangano Family Funeral Home is proud to announce that the Town of Babylon has honored the late Barbara Mangano with a ceremonial street renaming in recognition of her extraordinary contributions t...
Continue ReadingSupporting Families After A Stigmatized Death: Considerations For Funeral Professionals
As funeral professionals, you are uniquely positioned at the intersection of grief and community. When a death occurs under stigmatized circumstances such as suicide, as a result of substance use, hom...
Continue ReadingOverdose Loss Grief Camp
Comfort Zone Camp serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. CZC provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun...
Continue ReadingNew Compliance Resource: DMV Requirements For Funeral Service
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently put together an information sheet for NYSFDA members.
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