President's Message November 2025
The leaves are falling; the sun is setting sooner – we just “fell back” in time as daylight savings ended. We all may get an extra hour of sleep, which is greatly appreciated in our busy lives...The s...
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Leadership Message November 2025
As we head into the final months of the year, we often reflect on what transpired and hope to relax and enjoy the holiday season. While I’m all for the latter, this year, here at NYSFDA, we are more ...
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Reminder: Tips To Avoid Mail Fraud And Updated Mailing Times
For over a year there have been significant increases in the robberies of mail carriers and mail theft, prompting the U.S. Postal Service to urge consumers to use caution. As the frequency of occurren...
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Leadership Profile: Charles Castiglia
For Charles Castiglia, funeral service isn’t just a profession — it’s a family legacy built on compassion, integrity, and community care.
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Tribute Foundation, NYSFDA Host Celebrant Training
Last month the NYS Tribute Foundation and NYSFDA hosted 14 funeral service professionals for InSight Book's Certified Celebrant training at our headquarters in Albany.
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The Principle Value Of The Embalmer
Over the last few years NYSFDA has worked to address various workforce concerns. One recurring item has been consumers’ evolving, and often non-traditional, requests. Frequently questioned and critici...
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NACG Members Unite For Children’s Grief Awareness Month This November With #FlipTheScript
This November, in recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, the NYS Tribute Foundation is joining with members of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) to launch the annual Flip the...
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