Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)

10/17/2025

Happy Birthday to Nicole Reed, IFDA Region 2 Director! 🎉
We hope your day was filled with joy, laughter, and celebration. Thank you for all you do for IFDA!

10/07/2025

The Illinois Funeral Directors Association congratulates the newest Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduates! 🎓

A special thank you to Dave Moore, IFDA Secretary/Treasurer, for representing IFDA and delivering an inspiring commencement address.

10/05/2025

🎈Happy Birthday to our IFDA President, Ron Kurza!
We hope your day was filled with celebration, laughter, and all the things you enjoy most. Thank you for all you do for IFDA and funeral service in Illinois! 🎉

09/29/2025

🎉 Please join us in wishing our Region 1 Director, Matt Thompson, a very Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead! 🎈

09/11/2025

09/01/2025

The IFDA Board of Directors and Staff wish you a happy Labor Day! The IFDA office will be closed today in observance of the holiday.

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.

05/20/2025

Thank you to the IFDA Board of Directors for your dedication and hard work at the Capitol today. Your commitment to serving and protecting the funeral service profession does not go unnoticed. We are grateful for your advocacy, leadership, and tireless efforts to ensure the integrity and future of our profession.

05/19/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Nicole Reed! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate Nicole Reed on her recent election as the Illinois Funeral Directors Association Region 2 Director for the 2025–2027 term!

Nicole's passion for funeral service began in high school, and since graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science, she has dedicated herself to compassionate care and community involvement.

Nicole's leadership shines both professionally and personally—from becoming a Certified Funeral Celebrant and authoring her own funeral pre-planning guide, In the Event of My Death, to serving as past president of the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce and an active member of the Wyoming Lions Club.

We are proud to have Nicole in this role with the IFDA - Congratulations, Nicole!

05/12/2025

Congratulations to David J. Moore, owner of Strang Funeral Home, on being elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association!

Dave is a caring and experienced professional who understands that every family is unique, with personal requests and traditions. Honoring those requests and traditions is a top priority for Dave.

This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Dave’s continued commitment to excellence in funeral service.

05/09/2025

🎉 Join us in celebrating Jay Smith’s election as Vice President of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association! 🎉

As a fourth-generation licensed funeral director in the Smith family, Jay continues a proud legacy of professionalism and compassionate service to families. His election is a true reflection of his commitment to advancing our profession.

Wishing you all the best and thank you for your leadership!

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Homes

05/05/2025

Congratulations to Trevor J. Davies, CFSP, CCO, President-Elect of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association for the 2025–2026 term.

As co-owner of McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory in Monmouth, IL, Trevor exemplifies compassion, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the families he serves.

His long-standing involvement with IFDA includes two terms as Region 2 Director, along with serving as Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President. Trevor's leadership and vision continue to play a vital role in shaping the future and success of IFDA.

Join us in celebrating this well-earned recognition of his dedication and service!