Minnesota Funeral Directors Association

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

Visit MFDA Allied member Styled Stems Florist at their new Maple Grove location this Saturday!

Stop by and say hi or stay awhile and shop! We can’t wait to show you our new home!

12/08/2025

MFDA sends condolences to the family and friends of Ann Junker, wife of MFDA Past President Brian Junker

View Ann A Junker's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/05/2025

MFDA sends condolences to the family and friends of Minnesota funeral director and former owner of Anderson Funeral Home in St Paul, Ronald Anderson

View Ronald J. Anderson's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 2 tribute posts from the community.

12/04/2025

📋 Annual OSHA Training is Here!

MFDA is offering FREE online OSHA training for members this December via Zoom:
🗓️ Funeral Directors: Wednesday, December 10 at 2:00-3:00pm
Earn 1 CEU in OSHA Training/Regulations & Ethics or Body Prep, Care, or Handling

🗓️ Transfer Care Specialists: Friday, December 11 at 11:00am-12:00pm
Earn 1 CEU with TCS-specific content

✅ Free for MFDA members | $150 for non-members
✅ Pre-recorded training by Mark Arnold, proctored by MFDA
✅ CEU certificates emailed within 1 business day

Register here for Funeral Directors: https://www.mnfuneral.org/event/OSHAFD
Register here for Transfer Care Specialists: https://www.mnfuneral.org/event/OSHATCS

11/27/2025

🦃Happy Thanksgiving from the MFDA! 🦃

We will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Monday, December 1.

11/24/2025

Don't let your CEUs slip away! Finish your continuing education requirements before December 31st with our flexible on-demand courses—learn whenever and wherever works best for you.

MFDA members get FREE access! Look for your special discount codes in your inbox. 👉 https://www.mnfuneral.org/page/OnlineCEs

11/20/2025

Please support Healing Hearts Connection family grief camps on Give to the Max Day!

$20 buys one of our volunteer shirts.

Today is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota AND CHILDRENS GRIEF AWARENESS DAY— the perfect moment to spread some hope!

Support Healing Hearts Connection by donating here: https://give.mn/kzisaf

Every donation today makes us eligible to win $500 Golden Tickets every 15 minutes and $1,000 Golden Tickets every hour — boosting your gift even further. This celebration of generosity fuels countless nonprofits across Minnesota, and your support truly matters.

11/16/2025

11/14/2025

Yesterday, Leslie Kowalczyk, our 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, represented 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 at the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association'𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗪𝗜𝗙𝗦) event, connecting with so many incredible women across the profession.

She also visited with one of our Founding Board Members and Kelco Supply Company 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝗘𝗢, Alicia Carr, who stopped by to show her support. 💖

It was such a great reminder of the sisterhood and support that continues to grow within funeral service + deathcare. ✨🌿

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

🎉 THANK YOU to our amazing vendors!
Your presence and expertise added so much value to the WIFS Conference experience. We're grateful for your partnership and for the resources you bring to our death care community.
Thank you for supporting women in funeral service! 💛

Brighter Days Family Grief Center
Federated Insurance
Funeral Directors Life
Funeral Women Lead
Healing Hearts Connection
Kelco Supply Company
MAS Communications
Minnesota Funeral Photography
Styled Stems Florist
Vertin