Georgia Funeral Directors Association

01/21/2026

We regret to inform you James Edwin Busbin, Grandfather of J. Collins, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. The family will receive friends Wednesday January 21, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at J Collins Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be conducted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM from the Busbin Chapel of J. Collins Funeral Home. For Mr. Busbin’s full obituary and online condolences visit

James Edwin Porky Busbin passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 after 94 years of a wonderful life. Edwin was born August 15, 1931 during the Depression in the Bill Arp Community of Douglas County. The youngest child of the late William Edgar and Eva May Daniel Busbin. He spent most

01/19/2026

🌟 Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Mission Possible II 🌟
💡 Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way — a call to action rooted in compassion, justice and the pursuit of the Beloved Community. Guided by the leadership of The King Center, this year’s observance honors both Dr. King’s groundbreaking work and Coretta Scott King’s visionary role in carrying his legacy forward.
Learn more: https://thekingcenter.org/

01/16/2026

We regret to inform you Rebecca Humphrey, Grandmother of Cordarial O. Holloway, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2026 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Teresa's Chapel ~ C.O. Holloway Mortuary. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, starting at 11:00 am at the Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. For Mrs. Humphrey’s full obituary and online condolences visit

View Rebecca Humphrey's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/09/2026

GFDA is aware of Georgia license renewal issues. Unfortunately GFDA staff does not have access to the Professional Licensing Portal GOALS or the CE Broker sites to assist licensees directly.

As we continue to field the complaints regarding renewal issues. Our best course of action is to gather information to forward to the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service for their review. We respectfully request details be sent in writing and communications should include Licensee Name, License Numbers, Phone, and Email. Submissions may be sent by visiting

Support children through the grieving process with guidance and resources from the Georgia Funeral Directors Association, helping young ones cope with loss.

01/08/2026

If You Haven't Renewed Your Dues, Now is the Time!

As a GFDA Member, you will become part of an active, well-known association that protects and promotes the interests of funeral service, its members, and the communities they serve. For over 125 years, we have promoted excellence in funeral service by providing great services and education to help you and your business.

GFDA Members have access to valuable resources and training to assist in serving their communities, tools for their business needs, discounted event pricing where they can earn the required Continuing Education for their license, and build a strong network with funeral service professionals. Our in-person and virtual events designed with education for your state licensure requirements. We offer over 12 hours of Continuing Education hours annually. GFDA Members receive early notifications, event mailers, and discounted attendee pricing. GFDA Members receive Alerts directly in the email inbox and access to our Member Page.

Visit https://www.gfda.org/membership for more member benefits and our 2026 membership forms.

NOTE: 2026 Southeastern Funeral Service Summit registration will open soon. A separate registration form and separate payment will be required. 2026 Membership dues must be current to receive discounted Summit pricing.

Join the Georgia Funeral Directors Association for access to resources, support, and networking opportunities to grow your funeral service business and stay informed.

01/07/2026

We regret to inform you Mary Hawkins Yopp Cronley, Sister of John Yopp, passed away December 29, 2025. A celebration of life will be held for Mary on January 31, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta, GA. For Ms. Cronley’s full obituary and online condolences visit

Celebrate the life of Mary Cronley, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Woodstock Funeral Home.

01/02/2026

ATTENTION GFDA Members: Check your email for news from the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service (Proposed Rule Changes, CE Requirements Reminder, and more)

12/31/2025

The GFDA Executive Committee and staff wish you a safe and Happy New Year! Thank you for your support and participation this year. We are looking forward to the coming year and seeing you.

12/24/2025

Wishing you all the best this season!
From the GFDA Executive Committee and Staff

Our office will be closed until Monday, December 29. Voicemail and email will be checked periodically during this period. Urgent matters will be answered as soon as possible. All non-urgent matters will be answered when we resume regular business hours. Funeral service related death notices may be sent to our office to ensure member notification in a timely manner.

12/20/2025

We regret to inform you Walter Ralph (Walt) Cook, Father of GFDA Executive Director Christie Carpenter, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 19, 2025. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 11 am until 1 pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. A Memorial Service will be held immediately afterwards at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. For Mr. Cook’s full obituary and online condolences visit

View Walter Ralph Cook's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/18/2025

We regret to inform you Ethan Cobb Robinson, Son of Ellen Cobb-Robinson, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2025. A private family entombment will be held at the family farm, The Vineyard at Chapel Hill. For Mr. Robinson’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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