Funeral Service Foundation

Funeral Service Foundation The Funeral Service Foundation is the leading public foundation dedicated in perpetuity to serve the deathcare profession.

The Funeral Service Foundation is solely supported by gifts at every level from within the funeral service profession. In support of the entire funeral service profession, the Foundation:

~ Commissions innovative research that leads to tools and resources designed to help you in every stage of your career.

~ Funds programs and initiatives of national scope and significance that align with our mission

~ Administers academic and professional development scholarships for funeral service students and professionals

~ Assists communities in crisis, specifically aiding the funeral service professionals and organizations serving the community in need

This week’s Founder Friday spotlight goes to C.R. Lyons! 👏His message is an awesome reminder that none of us gets here a...
09/26/2025

This week’s Founder Friday spotlight goes to C.R. Lyons! 👏

His message is an awesome reminder that none of us gets here alone. When we give back, we honor the people who helped us - and we create opportunities for the next generation.

💛 Want to be part of something bigger? Learn more and join us at: FuneralServiceFoundation.org/IMPACT1000

🎉 Honoring Bob Arrington!The Funeral Service Foundation is proud to present the Distinguished Service Award to Bob Arrin...
09/24/2025

🎉 Honoring Bob Arrington!

The Funeral Service Foundation is proud to present the Distinguished Service Award to Bob Arrington during the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo. A true leader, innovator, and champion of funeral service, Bob’s legacy spans decades of service to the profession.

To celebrate his extraordinary impact, we’re establishing an academic scholarship in his name, a fitting tribute to someone who has helped raise immeasurable funds for others. Now, it’s our turn to give back.

⭐Read all about it! https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-established-to-honor-distinguished-funeral-director/

💙 Make a gift in Bob’s honor: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/donate-now-bob-arrington/

Founder Friday Spotlight: Jennifer KasetWe're proud to highlight one of our IMPACT 1000 founding members and dedicated F...
09/19/2025

Founder Friday Spotlight: Jennifer Kaset

We're proud to highlight one of our IMPACT 1000 founding members and dedicated Foundation supporter - Jennifer Kaset!

Through her work at National Guardian Life Insurance Company and as a committed Foundation volunteer and committee member, Jennifer helps advance our mission every day.

Why did she join IMPACT 1000? Because she believes in the power of collective giving to create meaningful, lasting change. 💙

Read her words and get inspired - then learn more and join us: funeralservicefoundation.org/impact1000

🎓 Fall Academic Scholarships Now Open!The Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for its Fall Academic...
09/15/2025

🎓 Fall Academic Scholarships Now Open!

The Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for its Fall Academic Scholarships—available through November 1! Over 25 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 USD are available for students pursuing a career in mortuary science.

📚 Invest in your future. Apply today!

👉 www.FuneralServiceFoundation.org/Scholarship-Opportunities

You’re not wrong, Steve — it’s working! 75 members (and growing fast!) thanks to changemakers like you. Happy  !🌟 Learn ...
09/12/2025

You’re not wrong, Steve — it’s working!

75 members (and growing fast!) thanks to changemakers like you. Happy !

🌟 Learn more and join the movement:
👉 www.FuneralServiceFoundation.org/IMPACT1000

🎉 We are incredibly proud to celebrate our former Chair and current Trustee, Lisa Baue, on the upcoming release of her i...
09/02/2025

🎉 We are incredibly proud to celebrate our former Chair and current Trustee, Lisa Baue, on the upcoming release of her inspiring new book: Wake-Up Calls: A Journey of Learning to Lead and Succeed in the Funeral and Deathcare Profession.

Lisa’s story is one of leadership, legacy, and passion for the profession - and now, her journey is a resource for others. Even more inspiring? 100% of the proceeds from book sales will benefit funeral service charities, including scholarships to the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference. 💙

📅 Nationwide release: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

📖 Order your copy on September 3 at Amazon.com or your favorite bookstore and learn more about the author, coach, and podcaster at LisaBaue.com - and don’t forget to RSVP there for the virtual Launch Party happening the same day from 4 - 6 p.m.!

Let’s celebrate Lisa’s incredible impact and help empower the next generation of funeral service professionals.

🌹 Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—a tragedy that forever changed New Orleans, the Gulf region and ...
08/29/2025

🌹 Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina—a tragedy that forever changed New Orleans, the Gulf region and those impacted.

In the aftermath, funeral directors played a vital role in the recovery and identification efforts, offering families the chance to grieve and lay loved ones to rest with dignity. National Funeral Directors Association helped organize teams of volunteers, many of whom served for months in devastated communities.

The Funeral Service Foundation supported healing by donating $100,000 toward the Hurricane Katrina Memorial, the resting place of 86 unclaimed or unidentified individuals. Dedicated in 2010, NFDA and Foundation leaders stood alongside families as caskets were placed in the mausoleum.

We remember the lives lost, honor the resilience of survivors and recognize the compassion and commitment of funeral professionals who stepped forward in service.

It’s  ! 🎉We’re proud to spotlight Jess Wakefield, a founding member of IMPACT 1000, who recently shared her powerful sto...
08/22/2025

It’s ! 🎉

We’re proud to spotlight Jess Wakefield, a founding member of IMPACT 1000, who recently shared her powerful story at our Toast to IMPACT 1000 event.

Her journey is a moving reminder of how funeral service professionals support not only the families they serve, but one another. Through her leadership and generosity, Jess is helping shape the future of our profession.

🌟 Learn more and join the movement:
👉 www.FuneralServiceFoundation.org/IMPACT1000

Founder Friday Spotlight ✨ We’re still riding high from last week’s Toast to IMPACT 1000 event at National Funeral Direc...
08/15/2025

Founder Friday Spotlight ✨

We’re still riding high from last week’s Toast to IMPACT 1000 event at National Funeral Directors Association Leadership Conference!

In just one inspiring hour, 14 new members joined the IMPACT 1000 movement. We’re deeply grateful for the generosity and commitment shown by leaders across the profession.

A heartfelt thank you to Steve Shaffer and Homesteaders Life Company for their incredible $50,000 matching gift, which matched the first 10 pledges made at the event.

Special thanks to Prudent Investor Advisors for helping sponsor this unforgettable event. Your partnership helps bring these meaningful moments to life.

💙 Want to be part of this collective giving movement? Learn more: FuneralServiceFoundation.org/IMPACT1000

We're kicking off   by recognizing the incredible people behind IMPACT 1000, our collective giving initiative built on t...
08/08/2025

We're kicking off by recognizing the incredible people behind IMPACT 1000, our collective giving initiative built on the idea of giving more by giving together.

Start the celebration with our very first member, Anthony O’Donnell!

📲 Learn more and join the movement: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/impact1000/

🚨 Only 2.5 days left to apply for the Funeral Service Foundation National Funeral Directors Association cholarship!✅ Con...
07/22/2025

🚨 Only 2.5 days left to apply for the Funeral Service Foundation National Funeral Directors Association cholarship!

✅ Convention Registration – Covered
✅ Hotel – Double check!
✈️ Travel Reimbursement – Up to $500

If you're a licensed funeral director in the U.S. or Canada, don’t miss this opportunity to attend the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo with support from the Foundation!

⏳ Applications close July 24 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

👉 Apply now! https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/nfda-international-convention-expo-scholarships/

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