President Message September 2026
Greetings all!! I have just returned home from another successful NYSFDA Convention in Saratoga Springs, NY. This year, I have a new appreciation for the work all the staff puts in to make the entire ...
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Leadership Message September 2026
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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PrePlan September 2026
We hear about it all the time, in today’s digitally connected, fast-paced environment, change is inevitable. Each time I hear this type of statement it reminds me that while things are evolving, human...
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NYSFDA Annual Convention Inspires Leaders, Empowers The Future Of Funeral Service
Nearly 400 funeral directors, industry experts, and exhibitors gathered in Saratoga Springs from August 17-19, 2026, for the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA) Annual Convention. Ce...
Continue ReadingCongratulations To Our 2026 Awardees & Winners
During Convention we celebrate our members and recognize their personal and professional achievements.
Continue ReadingWelcome To The NYSFDA Board: Jay Rutski
Following this year’s recent election, Jay Rutski (Applebee Funeral Home, Delmar) was elected to represent Region 6, which covers Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schenectady counties. Welcome ...
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Get To Know Our Student Members: Francesco DiMarco
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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2026 Service Of Healing & Remembrance
On Monday, August 17 we paused to remember lives of NYSFDA members who have passed away. This meaningful service allowed us to honor these individuals and their contributions to funeral service and th...
Continue ReadingTopics In Human Resource Management
Question: What are the requirements of New York’s sick leave and paid prenatal leave law? Answer: As part of the annual New York State budget signed in April 2020, the Labor Law was amended to include...
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What A Tech Report Reminds Us About The Irreplaceable Human Touch
A major university report crossed my desk recently. The report laid out the findings from the Massachusetts’s Institute of Technology Ad Hoc Committee on AI Use in Teaching and Learning. It offered a ...
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NYS Tribute Foundation Board Updates
During their June 2026 Board Meeting the NYS Tribute Foundation recognized outgoing Board members as well as welcomed new leaders.
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