Funeral Service Foundation

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/

03/02/2026

🎉 More 2026 Scholarship Opportunities Are Now Open!
We’re excited to open applications for two professional development scholarships that help funeral service professionals access national education, innovation, and connection:

👉 NFDMA Annual Convention & Exposition
📍 August 1–6 | Tampa, FL
10 scholarships available

💡 CANA Cremation Innovation Convention
📍 August 12–14 | Minneapolis, MN
5 scholarships available

These scholarships provide access to two of the profession’s most influential gatherings — supporting meaningful learning, networking, and growth.

Apply now ➜ FuneralServiceFoundation.org/Scholarship-Opportunities

02/16/2026

📢 We’re excited to kick off the Funeral Service Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Season!
Three scholarship opportunities are currently open, offering support for every stage of a funeral service career:

🎓 Academic Scholarships
🛠️ National Funeral Directors Association Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar
✨ InSight Books Certified Celebrant Training National Funeral Directors Association

These programs reflect our commitment to uplifting grieving communities by investing in people and education across the profession.

Learn more + apply: FuneralServiceFoundation.org/Scholarship-Opportunities

02/05/2026

Today’s the day! 🎉

Thursday, February 5 is the final day to submit your David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarship application!

While you're at it, be sure to explore our other open opportunities:

- NFDA Embalming & Restorative Arts Seminar – applications due March 5
- Certified Celebrant Training – applications due April 16

Learn more and apply at:
🔗 https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/

01/29/2026

Today, we’re honored to recognize Tukios for their extraordinary commitment to strengthening funeral service and ensuring the profession continues to serve families in their hardest moments.

Tukios’ 2025 pledge of $100,000 brings their total giving to more than $125,000, including six years of steadfast support for the Foundation’s Golf Classic. This demonstrates a sustained commitment to investing in the people and programs that strengthen our entire profession.

At this year’s NFDA Convention, we celebrated Tukios’ leadership and partnership. And while Curtis Funk traded his signature bright green shirt for something a bit more formal for the occasion, drawing laughter from the crowd, his team’s vibrant presence at conventions reminds us all of the innovation and energy they bring to funeral service.

Where does this support go? Tukios’ contributions directly fuel professional development programs, essential resources, academic scholarships, and critical support wherever the need is greatest across funeral service. Tukios understands that strengthening funeral service means honoring those who came before while investing in those who will carry the profession forward. Thank you to Curtis Funk, Dreamer and Founder, and the entire Tukios team for your vision, partnership, and generosity.

Learn more about Tukios’ commitment to funeral service: https://bit.ly/45BzOn2

Join Tukios in fueling the future of funeral service: https://bit.ly/4qXBYGb

01/09/2026

⏳ Just days left to apply!

Did you hear? We’re excited to announce the 2026 mentors!

The Funeral Service Foundation is proud to support NFDA’s Meet the Mentors, giving rising funeral service professionals rare access to leaders shaping the future of the profession.

📅 Apply by Jan 12 | Only 25 spots
📍 Washington, D.C. | April 14–16, 2026
➡️ nfda.org/conferences/meet-the-mentors

Meet the 2026 mentor trio ready to invest in you:
✨ Tracy McAdams — Managing Partner & Funeral Director, Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home
✨ Amie L. M. Swenson — Owner & Funeral Director-Mortician, Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory
✨ Anna Zvirman-Nesbit, CFSP — Owner & Licensed Funeral Director, Soxman Funeral Homes LTD

Past participants call Meet the Mentors transformational and career-changing!
👉 If you’ve been thinking about applying, now’s the time.

01/02/2026

Apply Now for David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships!

📅 Jan 2 – Feb 5

Thanks to the generosity of The Baue Family, we’re thrilled to offer 20 scholarships for National Funeral Directors Association's 2026 Professional Women’s Conference in sunny St. Petersburg, FL 🌴 (May 6–9)!

Each scholarship covers:
✔️ Conference registration
✔️ Hotel stay
✔️ Up to $500 travel reimbursement ✈️

Applicants will answer six short questions, share a quick video, and request a recommendation letter.

👉 Apply today: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/nfda-professional-womens-conference-scholarships/

🎓 David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships 🌸

📅 Applications open: Jan 2 – Feb 5

💙 Thanks to the generous support of The Baue Family, the Funeral Service Foundation is proud to offer 20 scholarships to attend the 2026 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference📍May 6–9 in St. Petersburg, FL 🌴

👩🎓👩💼 Open to funeral students and professionals, these scholarships include:
✔️ Conference registration
✔️ Hotel stay
✔️ Up to $500 in travel reimbursement ✈️

👉 Apply today: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/nfda-professional-womens-conference-scholarships/

12/29/2025

Last year, FSF distributed nearly 11,000 grief resources, including guides on youth and grief, pediatric loss, and supporting families through trauma, all at no cost to funeral homes.

FSF also creates resources for funeral professionals themselves, including tools to address burnout, stress, and wellbeing.

These are examples of how the Foundation already serves funeral service. IMPACT 1000 gives founding members the opportunity to help guide where future funding goes, whether that means expanding existing resources or investing in new areas the profession needs most.

As a founding member, you help shape the tools that strengthen both funeral service professionals and the families they serve.

There are just a few days left - join today: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/impact1000/

12/26/2025

From Hurricane Katrina to Uvalde to COVID relief, when crisis strikes, funeral professionals answer the call.

The Funeral Service Foundation has responded when these moments arise, providing emergency supplies, resources, and direct support when communities need it most.

IMPACT 1000 builds on that foundation.

Through a collective, member-directed model, founding members help determine how funds are used, whether that means strengthening readiness for future crises or directing support to other areas they believe matter most.

Since 2004, FSF has provided over $650,000 in emergency assistance. With IMPACT 1000, members help shape what comes next.

As a founding member, your voice helps guide support when funeral service is needed most.

Join today: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/impact1000/