Funeral Service Foundation

04/28/2026

Applications are closing soon for the Foundation’s Cremation Association of North America (CANA) Convention Scholarship! 🔔

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Funeral Service Foundation is proud to offer 5 scholarships to attend CANA’s 108th Cremation Innovation Convention. Just ask 2025 CANA Scholar Lorena Velasco, whose experience at the convention was truly life-changing.

Don't miss your chance to connect with cremation professionals, experience top-notch education, and grow your career.

Apply by April 30 at 11:59 p.m. CT at https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/cremation-scholarships/!

04/24/2026

Something special happened in Washington, D.C. last week! The Funeral Service Foundation was proud to support National Funeral Directors Association's Meet the Mentors, a program designed to foster leadership development, professional growth, and mentorship connections among early-career funeral service professionals. Meet the Mentors returned to Washington this year so participants could join NFDA's Advocacy Summit, meet national leaders, experience the impact of advocacy, and connect with top professionals during several days of learning and community.

For those who attended: we hope you're heading home inspired, with new friendships, a bigger vision for your career, and a deeper understanding of the national issues shaping funeral service today. The profession is better for having you in it. For those who want to be in the room next time, stay tuned! Learn more at: http://funeralservicefoundation.org/growth

04/22/2026

Fort Worth, here we come!

The Funeral Service Foundation will be at the ICCFA Annual Convention with our friends from the National Funeral Directors Association from April 29 to May 1, and we’d love to connect! Whether you want to learn more about IMPACT 1000, explore scholarship opportunities, or simply say hello, we want to see you there. Our team will be on-site and ready to chat!

See you soon!

04/17/2026

Something is coming this summer, and if you’re an IMPACT 1000 member, you have a front row seat!

For the first time ever, IMPACT 1000 members will vote on making a grant for the good of funeral service. This isn’t a formality or a suggestion box, it’s real decision, made by the people who showed up.

That’s what makes IMPACT 1000 different. When you join, you’re not just contributing to the profession, you’re helping direct it.

The vote is coming. The circle is growing.

If you’ve been thinking about joining IMPACT 1000, this is your moment. Members who join now will have a voice in what comes next!

04/16/2026

Don't miss this opportunity! Tonight's the night!

🚨 LAST CALL: Certified Celebrant Training Scholarships 🚨
📢 Scholarship Deadline: April 16 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Don’t miss your chance to receive a scholarship for this impactful training. ✨

The Funeral Service Foundation is awarding 10 scholarships for the upcoming Certified Celebrant Training, hosted by NFDA in partnership with InSight Institute.

📅 Training Dates: June 24–26
📍 Location: NFDA Headquarters, Brookfield, WI
✅ Who Can Apply? Anyone affiliated with a funeral home and passionate about creating meaningful services

⏰ Deadline: April 16 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Don’t wait—submit your application before time runs out!
🔗 https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/celebrant-training/

04/14/2026

Apply Now for the NFDMA Foundation Scholarship! 🎓
Deadline: April 30 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we're proud to offer 10 Foundation scholarships to attend the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc. 89th Annual National Convention & Expo, supporting the next generation of funeral service professionals!

Just ask 2025 Scholar Dreall Williams. He shared that attending the convention reignited his passion to serve families with care, dignity, and respect. That's exactly why this scholarship exists. 💜

Don't miss your chance to experience the professional growth, community, and inspiration that comes with this opportunity. We can't wait to see where it takes you!

👉 Learn more and apply at https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/ before April 30!

04/10/2026

Funeral service professionals show up for families on some of the hardest days of their lives. The Funeral Service Foundation shows up for them.

Since 1945, our goal has been simple: lift up grieving communities by investing in the people and programs that strengthen funeral service. That means scholarships for students and professionals, grants for organizations that further our mission, and tailored resources that support funeral professionals and the families they serve.

This is your Foundation. And 2026 is going to be a big year!

Stay tuned! But in the meantime, learn more about who we are and what we do: FuneralServiceFoundation.org

04/01/2026

No foolin'! 🐱 The cat's out of the bag - academic scholarship applications close TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m. CST.

If you or someone you know is pursuing a career in funeral service, don't let this deadline slip by. Submit your application before midnight at FuneralServiceFoundation.org/Scholarship-Opportunities.

Seeing this after April 1? There are still opportunities open for wherever you are in your career. 💙

03/23/2026

Wherever you are in your funeral service career, there’s an opportunity to keep growing, and we’re here to help make it happen!

We’re currently accepting applications for several professional development scholarships supporting funeral service professionals and students across the country:

🌱 InSight Institute's Certified Celebrant Training at NFDA (Brookfield | June 24–26): Applications close April 16
InSight Books

🌱 2026 NFDMA Annual Convention & Expo (Tampa | Aug. 2–5): Applications close April 30
National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc.

🌱 CANA's 108th Cremation Innovation Convention (Minneapolis | Aug. 12–14): Applications close April 30
Cremation Association of North America

🌱 National Emerging Leaders Program (NELP) at NFDA: Applications close April 30
National Funeral Directors Association

Eligibility varies by program so visit the link below to find the right fit for you! Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/growwithfsf

03/20/2026

Whether funeral service has been your dream since day one, or it’s a calling you found later in life, the profession is ready to invest in you!

The Funeral Service Foundation’s Academic Scholarships are open now, offering $2,500 to $5,000 in support to students enrolled in ABFSE- or Canadian-accredited funeral service programs.

From full-time or part-time students to those answering a new calling, if you’re actively pursuing your degree, this is for you!

Applications close April 1. Don’t leave this on your to-do list!

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/fsfscholar

03/10/2026

We are honored to sponsor the National Funeral Directors Association's National Emerging Leaders Program and are excited to share that applications are now open for 2026-2027! 🙌

If you're an early-career funeral professional looking to grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and invest in your future, this program was made for you.

📅 Application deadline: April 30, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: nfda.org/education/national-emerging-leaders-program

Thank you to the NFDA for hosting this incredible program. Together, we're building the next generation of funeral service leaders. 💙

03/04/2026

Last days to apply! 🧪 🎨Scholarships Available🎨🧪

The Funeral Service Foundation is offering 5 scholarships for the May 4–6, 2026 session — covering registration, lodging, AND a $500 travel stipend.

And hey — if you need a little extra motivation to hit that submit button, meet Winnie 🐾 resident therapy dog - tail wags guaranteed! Come learn, grow, and maybe sneak in some snuggles.

👉 Apply by March 5th: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/embalming-restorative-art-seminar/