President Message July 2026
With our Annual Convention fewer than 40 days away, I have to ask—without sounding too aggressive—if you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for?! The Annual Convention offers far more than j...
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Leadership Message July 2026
As we head into the dog days of summer, for any baseball fan reading this you know that July also signifies the midpoint of the MLB season. Baseball’s season is long, spanning 6 months (7 if you’re lu...
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What Happens When A Consumer’s Payment Is Returned?
A consumer’s payment may be returned or bounce for several reasons such as insufficient funds, unauthorized signature, refer to maker, etc. PrePlan has seen the number of consumer payments being retur...
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Outgoing Board Member Recognition
On Thursday, June 4, the NYSFDA Board of Directors held their quarterly meeting at headquarters. This meeting was the last for two outgoing Board members: Immediate Past President Scott C. Hendrix and...
Continue ReadingNYS Tribute Foundation Awards 2026 Grants
As a not-for-profit organization dedicated to end-of-life issues, including death, dying, and bereavement, Tribute awards grants to support projects, research, and education.
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Part 2: Succession Planning Done Your Way!
In Part 1, we talked about planning for retirement. Although there may be some complimentary elements, succession planning is NOT the same as planning for your retirement. Succession planning is disti...
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Topics In Human Resource Management
Question: What do I need to know about New York’s Proposed Law on Employee Personnel Files? Answer: New York does not currently require employers provide access to employee personnel files, but that m...
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The Conference Seeking Industry Experience, Expertise
The Conference periodically conducts a nationwide survey to identify the knowledge, skills, and tasks required of today’s funeral directors and embalmers. This ensures that the National Board Examinat...
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Workforce Retention Readiness Ahead Of The Baby Boomer Wave
The primary mission of mortuary science education is to equip students with the technical, legal, and clinical foundations required to enter the funeral service profession. However, academic preparati...
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