Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)

Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) The Illinois Funeral Directors Association represents 650 funeral home and 1,300 funeral director an Annual meetings have been held nearly every year since.

On December 14, 1881, the Illinois Undertakers Association met and elected its first corps of officers. Led by new president Joseph Rogerson (Chicago), they intended to "organize a state association to which undertakers might belong," according to The Casket (January, 1882), and to "take such action, after its organization as a state society, as it might deem proper for the protection of its members and the business." Another important goal was to "secure state legislation providing for the licensing of undertakers - and to provide that none shall be licensed as undertakers but such as may be duly qualified to perform the many delicate offices of a modern undertaker, one of the most important of which is the embalming of bodies." Today, the Illinois Funeral Directors Association represents 650 funeral home and 1,300 funeral director and embalmer members seeking a common voice, a way to share information, ideas, and methods, and to protect themselves and consumers through legislation. We offer a variety of services to our members and to the general public. We invite you to review the information on this website and contact us with any question you may have.

Happy Birthday to Nicole Reed, IFDA Region 2 Director! ๐ŸŽ‰We hope your day was filled with joy, laughter, and celebration....
10/17/2025

Happy Birthday to Nicole Reed, IFDA Region 2 Director! ๐ŸŽ‰
We hope your day was filled with joy, laughter, and celebration. Thank you for all you do for IFDA!

The Illinois Funeral Directors Association congratulates the newest Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduates! ๐ŸŽ“A sp...
10/07/2025

The Illinois Funeral Directors Association congratulates the newest Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduates! ๐ŸŽ“

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

๐ŸŽˆHappy Birthday to our IFDA President, Ron Kurza!We hope your day was filled with celebration, laughter, and all the thi...
10/05/2025

๐ŸŽˆHappy 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! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐ŸŽ‰ Please join us in wishing our Region 1 Director, Matt Thompson, a very Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful year ah...
09/29/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Please join us in wishing our Region 1 Director, Matt Thompson, a very Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead! ๐ŸŽˆ

09/11/2025
The IFDA Board of Directors and Staff wish you a happy Labor Day! The IFDA office will be closed today in observance of ...
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.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their ...
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.

Thank you to the IFDA Board of Directors for your dedication and hard work at the Capitol today. Your commitment to serv...
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.

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Nicole Reed! ๐ŸŽ‰We are thrilled to celebrate Nicole Reed on her recent election as the Illinois Funer...
05/19/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Nicole Reed! ๐ŸŽ‰

We are thrilled to celebrate Nicole Reed on her recent election as the Illinois Funeral Directors Association Region 2 Director for the 2025โ€“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 personallyโ€”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!

Congratulations to David J. Moore, owner of Strang Funeral Home, on being elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Illinois Fu...
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 Daveโ€™s continued commitment to excellence in funeral service.

๐ŸŽ‰ Join us in celebrating Jay Smithโ€™s election as Vice President of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association! ๐ŸŽ‰As a fou...
05/09/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Join us in celebrating Jay Smithโ€™s election as Vice President of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association! ๐ŸŽ‰

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

Congratulations to Trevor J. Davies, CFSP, CCO, President-Elect of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association for the 20...
05/05/2025

Congratulations to Trevor J. Davies, CFSP, CCO, President-Elect of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association for the 2025โ€“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!

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Springfield, IL
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