President Message October 2025
October is finally here, bringing with it the crisp autumn weather we've been waiting for. While my New York sports teams, particularly the Yankees and Jets, aren't having the best fall—and neither is...
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Leadership Message October 2025
There are many quotes about change. One of my favorites is “If it weren’t for change, there’d be no butterflies”. I’ve never met anyone who said they like change but have met several who nevertheless ...
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Region 3 News October 2025
NYSFDA Region 3 covers Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, and Tioga counties.
Continue ReadingRegion 6 News October 2025
Capital District Funeral Directors Association (CDFDA) held a meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. They continue to look for members to form several committees.
Continue ReadingRegion 9 News October 2025
The local association in Region 9, Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association (NSFDA), recently held their 31st Annual Golf Outing where those gathered celebrated community, camaraderie, and connect...
Continue ReadingSparking Conversation About Prearranging & Prefunding
As I sit preparing a presentation to share at a local senior consumer-based conference, I am reminded of how each audience seems to sit with trepidation during the first few minutes. But suddenly thei...
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Governor Vetoes NYSFDA Refrigeration Bill
On October 10, Governor Hochul issued a veto of NYSFDA legislation that would require nursing homes to come up with a plan for the temporary storage of bodies until they can be either picked up by a f...
Continue ReadingWelcome To The Board: Robin Jennings
Welcome Robin, and thank you for taking on this leadership position. We asked Robin to share a little bit about herself so we can all get to know her better.
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Get To Know Our Student Members: Evie Brisley
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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Music Licensing: Clarifications
Having a wide selection of music and personalization options at your funeral home is important to the families you serve. Depending on families’ requests, there are significant distinctions and licens...
Continue ReadingWhat To Consider When Buying A Funeral Home: A 3-Part Series: Part 3
If you’ve been following along, you know that this mini-series is designed to help you become a more knowledgeable buyer. It’s aimed at helping you figure out how to most wisely spend your time and en...
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Preparing For Benefits Annual Open Enrollment
With fall underway, it’s time to start planning for your organization’s responsibilities when it comes to employer-sponsored benefit plans and employee participation.
Continue ReadingHelping Your Employees Become Better Employees
The NYSFDA believes that most forward-thinking New York funeral home owners and managers are actively seeking ways to reimagine what employment in our profession can and should look like — and how to ...
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