Georgia Funeral Directors Association

10/15/2025

>> LIMITED SPONSORSHIP AVAILABILITY

10/14/2025

THANK YOU TO OUR DISTRICT MEETING SPONSORS!

Interested in also being a sponsor? We have 3 opportunities available. Learn more and register today by visiting https://www.gfda.org/district-meetings

10/03/2025

GFDA District meetings are always a great opportunity to renew friendships, enjoy a meal together, and learn about current funeral profession topics. We are excited to announce that our 2025 District Meetings will be held this November in all six districts from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. We will have a dedicated lunch with our sponsors. Even if you can only come for one session, we would love to see you there.

** Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to allow us to prepare our meal and seating headcounts.**

Thanks to the support of our sponsors, there will be no charge for GFDA Funeral Director Members. Non-members are also welcome to join us (for a nominal fee).

Learn more and register for our District Meetings by visiting https://www.gfda.org/district-meetings

09/30/2025

We regret to inform you Michael A. “Mike” Bledsoe passed on Sunday, September 28, 2025. A funeral service to honor Mike’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at New Life Baptist Church in Adel, Georgia. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Martin McLane Funeral Home in Hahira. Mike will be laid to rest at Friendship Cemetery in Hahira. For Mr. Bledsoe’s full obituary and online condolences visit

View Mike Bledsoe's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/11/2025

24 years ago individual lives and our nation as a whole were forever changed. We will never forget that day and those who lost their lives as result, the heroes who answered the call, and the strength of a nation that came together in the face of tragedy.

09/03/2025

We regret to inform you Craig Anthony Burnett passed on August 30, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 11:00 am at Salem Baptist Church in McDonough, GA. A private burial will be held at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church. For Mr. Burnett’s full obituary and online condolences visit

View Craig Anthony Burnett's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/19/2025

One week from today, GFDA will be hosting National Funeral Directors Association's Arrangement Skills Masterclass! This seminar introduces a creative five-step process to help you effectively convey the value of funerals and collaborate with families to design meaningful life tributes. This session will be led by Lanae Strovers, a seasoned funeral director with extensive experience in funeral service education and arrangement strategy. Lanae brings a dynamic teaching approach, blending real-world insights with practical techniques to help you enhance your conference skills and better serve the needs of modern families.

Learn more and register by visiting

Take your arrangement conference skills to the next level with our highly engaging and interactive National Funeral Directors Association's Arrangement Skills Masterclass. This seminar introduces a creative five-step process to help you effectively convey the value of funerals and collaborate with f...

08/18/2025

We regret to inform you Betty D. NeSmith Edwards, Mother of J. Mellie NeSmith, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m., until, at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Brewton Cemetery in Hagan, GA. For Ms. Edwards’ full obituary and online condolences visit

View Betty D. NeSmith Edwards's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/14/2025

We regret to inform you Deacon Roy Wilcher, Uncle of Lee Mack Pierce, Jr. and Reginald L. Pierce, Sr., passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Buckeye Baptist Church in East Dublin with interment in the Westview Cemetery in Wrightsville, Georgia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at L.M. Pierce Funeral Home in Sandersville, GA. For Deacon Wilcher’s full obituary and online condolences visit

View Deacon Roy Wilcher's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/14/2025

Discover the right questions to ask with the National Funeral Directors Association's Arrangement Skills Masterclass with Lanae Strovers.

Where: Macon Marriott City Center in Macon, GA
When: August 26, 2025 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Who: Funeral Directors, Office Administrators, Pre-need Counselors, Location Managers, Students, Faculty, Funeral Service Attendants, End-of-Life Professionals, Suppliers

When families walk into an arrangement conference, they are often unsure of what they want. This is your cue to encourage open conversation. You ask questions, and not just questions that help you fill out the death certificate. This masterclass teaches you the right questions to ask so you can discover what a family really needs and wants which leads to a more meaningful service.

Whether you are a new or seasoned professional, you’ll benefit from this interactive experience. Learn more and register by visiting https://www.gfda.org/arranger-training

08/05/2025

We regret to inform you Bill Willis, Grandfather of Robby Willis, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Willis-Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel and services will conclude in the chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 6:00-8:00PM. The family will be meeting at 168 Hand Ave Pelham. For Mr. Willis’ full obituary and online condolences visit

View Clower Eugene (Bill) Willis's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/17/2025

We regret to inform you Dr. Ellis Wayne Evans, Sr., Father-in-Law of GFDA Past President Nathan Stanley, passed away on July 16, 2025. A Celebration of his Life will be held at New Providence Baptist Church, Smarr, GA at 10 AM on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Burial will be private for family only at Sunnyside Cemetery in Cordele. A visitation will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 from 5-7 PM at Snow’s Memorial Chapel on Bass Road. For Mr. Evans’ full obituary and online condolences visit

Celebrate the life of Ellis Evans, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Snow's Memorial Chapel.