Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from OKFDA!🍁

Today we pause to give thanks for the unwavering dedication, compassion, and professionalism each of you brings to the families you serve. Your commitment makes a difference in every community across Oklahoma.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, restful, and meaningful Thanksgiving. We are grateful for you.🦃🤍

11/11/2025

🇺🇸OKFDA Salutes Our Veterans! 🇺🇸

This Veterans Day, we proudly honor the brave men and women of the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association who have served our great nation. Your dedication to both country and community is an inspiration to us all. ❤️🤍💙

🎖️ Whether you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or National Guard — today, we say thank you for your service and sacrifice.

📸 Let’s Have Some Fun!
We want to see and celebrate our heroes! If you’re a veteran, post a photo of yourself from your military service days in the comments below.

➡️ Tell us your branch of service and where you served — we’d love to honor you and your story!
Let’s fill the comments with pride, gratitude, and memories that remind us what true service looks like.

🫡 Thank you to all our service men and women — past and present — for your courage, sacrifice, and continued service to Oklahoma families. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

🎉💙 Time to Renew or Join the OKFDA 💙🎉

Oklahoma’s funeral service community is stronger together — and your membership with the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association keeps our profession moving forward!

✨ Why Join or Renew?
�💼 Advocacy that protects your license and your livelihood. OKFDA has two dedicated lobbyists working on your behalf every day at the State Capital
�📚 Quality continuing education & leadership opportunities. OKFDA provided over 25 CEU hours in 2025
�🤝 Connection with 300+ funeral service professionals statewide
�🎤 Access to exclusive events, updates, and resources

Your membership fuels everything from professional development to legislative action — and helps ensure our industry continues to serve Oklahoma families with excellence and compassion.

🗓️ Dues are due by December 31, 2025 — don’t miss out!
�🌐 Join or renew today by clicking the link
https://www.okfda.com/aws/OKFDA/pt/sp/benefits

Let’s make 2026 a year of growth, connection, and community!
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The Director is a great resource for you to share your accomplishments and the different ways your funeral home gives back to your community!

11/07/2025

🌟 Day 3 of OKFDA’s Funeral Celebrant Training is underway!🌟

The energy is high, the stories are powerful, and our future celebrants are truly shining! Today we’re diving deeper into the art of creating meaningful, personalized ceremonies that honor every life with dignity and heart.

From crafting heartfelt tributes to mastering confident presentation, today is all about growth, connection, and purpose. ✨

11/05/2025

We are ready to host our Annual Celebrant Training here at the OKFDA Headquarters!

10/02/2025

Regional Meetings continue tonight in Ardmore at Two Frogs. We hope to see you there!

October 7th-Pete’s Place, Krebs
October 9th- Rachel’s Kitchen, Chouteau

09/26/2025

We had a fantastic turnout (33) at our second regional meeting! Don’t miss the next one—join us and earn 1 hour of CE credit!

We appreciate Selected Funeral & Life Insurance for sponsoring our social time!

9/30 Cafe Bahnhof-Waynoka
10/2 Two Frogs-Ardmore
10/7 Pete’s Place-Krebs
10/9 Rachel’s Kitchen-Chouteau

Go to OKFDA.com to register.

We hope to see you out on the road!

09/24/2025

We had a fantastic turnout at our first regional meeting! Don’t miss the next one—join us and earn 1 hour of CE credit!

We appreciate Shields Professional Vehicles for sponsoring our social time!

9/25 Salas Urban Cantina-Lawton
9/30 Cafe Bahnhof-Waynoka
10/2 Two Frogs-Ardmore
10/7 Pete’s Place-Krebs
10/9 Rachel’s Kitchen-Chouteau

Go to OKFDA.com to register.

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09/16/2025

Have you ever left the job after a long, busy day, only to have a series of nagging questions follow you home? Tonight’s virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting focuses on the stress we face in this challenging and rewarding profession. Join the conversation Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 5pm PT, with Dwight Thompson, a seasoned social worker, psychotherapist, and former funeral director with more than 20 years of experience in mental health and grief care.
Join the conversation: https://members.cremationassociation.org/peersupport

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001 — the innocent victims, the brave first responders who ran toward danger, and those who have continued to serve and sacrifice in the years since.

We honor the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and everyday heroes who showed unimaginable courage. We also remember the funeral directors— those who worked tirelessly in recovery and cleanup, and those still affected by the lasting toll of that day.

🕯️ We will never forget.
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08/23/2025

Seven years after John’s cremation, I was ready to set him free – with help from Australia’s Volunteer Coast Guard

08/21/2025

We’re excited to invite you to the OKFDA Fall Regional Meetings, beginning Tuesday, September 23, 2025. This year, we’ll be hosting gatherings across the state at some great local restaurants. Each meeting will include social time, dinner, and one hour of continuing education. 💲 Registration Cost: Members $35 Non-Members $80

⏰ Schedule for Each Meeting:
Social Time: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner Served: 6:30 p.m.
Continuing Education: 7:00 p.m.

📅 Fall Regional Meeting Dates & Locations:
Regional Meeting One
Tuesday, September 23
Primo's Italian
1215 Garth Brooks Blvd
Yukon, OK

Regional Meeting Two
Thursday, September 25
Salas Urban Cantina
247 E. Gore
Lawton, OK

Regional Meeting Three
Tuesday, September 30
Cafe Banhof
1725 Cecil St.
Waynoka, OK

Regional Meeting Four
Thursday, October 2
Rachel's Kitchen
12233 S. 428
Chouteau, OK

Regional Meeting Five
Tuesday, October 7
Pete's Place
120 S. West. 8th St.
Krebs, OK 74554

Regional Meeting Six
Thursday, October 9
Two Frogs
2646 W. Broadway St.
Ardmore, OK

🔗Register by going to our website!

The Director is a great resource for you to share your accomplishments and the different ways your funeral home gives back to your community!