President Message September 2025
As September arrives, bringing cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and the aroma of pumpkin spice, it also signifies a period of transition and new beginnings at NYSFDA.
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Leadership Message September 2025
Just as each change of season brings certain expectations regarding the weather, it also brings some to the association’s business cycle. The start of Fall signifies our annual strategic planning and ...
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Region 2 News September 2025
The Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association is once again getting ready for our convention Tuesday, March 24th and Wednesday, March 25th at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.
Continue ReadingRegion 5 News September 2025
When reaching out to the firms in the region there were no responses of concerns or news. The Adirondack Funeral Directors Association donated a raffle to the NYSFDA Convention.
Continue ReadingRegion 8 News September 2025
Effective immediately, the NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) will no longer require Funeral Directors to present a physical copy of the Death Certificate (DC) for Medical Examiner (ME) c...
Continue ReadingAre You Asking Your Preneed Trust Provider The Important Questions?
As a member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA), you have exclusive access to the services of PrePlan Funeral Trust.
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Education, Celebration Take Place At NYSFDA Annual Convention
Industry professionals gathered in Saratoga Springs, NY for the NYSFDA Annual Convention August 18-20, 2025. The event brought more than 400 funeral directors, guests and exhibitors to the New York St...
Continue ReadingCongratulations To Our 2025 Awardees & Winners
During Convention we celebrate our members and recognize their personal and professional achievements.
Continue ReadingGet To Know Our Student Members: Jennifer Marrero
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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NYS Tribute Foundation News & Updates
During their bi-annual meeting in June, the NYS Tribute Foundation Board discussed and moved forward on several items.
Continue ReadingMeeting People Where They Are: The New Preplanning Playbook
Funeral directors often ask how best to market their funeral home’s preplanning services. I understand why; it’s tricky to promote. For some people, it’s already on their radar—they’ve heard of it, un...
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Advisory Concerning Unauthorized Obituary Website
We want to alert you that a Canadian company operating under the name of Echovita.com is engaged in pirating obituaries from newspapers and funeral home websites.
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