New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, Inc.

New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, Inc. Founded in 1902, the NJSFDA is a not-for-profit trade organization that is committed to ensuring that

07/24/2025

You may have heard that the bill to legalize natural organic reduction in New Jersey is now under consideration by Governor Phil Murphy. Watch our CEO George Kelder break down what natural organic reduction is and the impact this bill could have on funeral directors in New Jersey. Read more in the FORUM. Find the link in the comments.

Time is running out to vote for two delegate-at-large positions on the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association Bo...
07/23/2025

Time is running out to vote for two delegate-at-large positions on the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association Board of Directors.

Voting in this year’s election, the first to be conducted via the new NJSFDA app, will end at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Read more in the FORUM. Find the link in the comments.

We are so excited for the continuing education seminars that will be highlighted at the 2025 Funeral Directors Conventio...
07/22/2025

We are so excited for the continuing education seminars that will be highlighted at the 2025 Funeral Directors Convention and Expo, held from September 16 to September 18 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

Meet the rest of our dynamic speakers, Gabriel Ngo from The Foresight Companies, Jolena Grande from Cypress College, and Amanda Marie Ellis King from Bailey Funeral Homes, who will be presenting these seminars delving into relevant topics for funeral directors at Convention.

Read more in the FORUM. Find the link in the comments.

What happens if a licensee on your staff considers becoming inactive?Read more in the FORUM.If you have questions, you c...
07/21/2025

What happens if a licensee on your staff considers becoming inactive?

Read more in the FORUM.

If you have questions, you can contact the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association’s Manager of the Day at 800.734.3712, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or via email at njsfda@njsfda.org. The NJSFDA does NOT provide legal advice but does offer information on funeral service regulations and law. Find the link in the comments.

Participants in the inaugural Certified Funeral Service Employer course, conceived by the Northeast Funeral Service Part...
07/17/2025

Participants in the inaugural Certified Funeral Service Employer course, conceived by the Northeast Funeral Service Partnership, rated the recently concluded first offering as a valuable endeavor.

Read more in the FORUM. Find the link in the comments.

New Jersey funeral homes are required to submit an annual Regulated Medical Waste generator report by July 21, 2025, a d...
07/16/2025

New Jersey funeral homes are required to submit an annual Regulated Medical Waste generator report by July 21, 2025, a deadline set by state regulation.

Read more in the FORUM. Find the link in the comments.

07/16/2025

Have you heard about Student Day at Convention? For the first time, we will be offering a Student and Intern Day Pass on Wednesday, September 17.

Be sure to tell any students or interns you know that they have access to a day tailored just for them with events such as Meet the NJSFDA, Network Bridge and Mortuary School Olympics, all offered for a 50% discount off regular registration pricing. Students and interns also get access to discounted tickets to Boardwalk Bayou, our late-night Convention Party. It would be great to see you in September! Find the link to register in the comments.

We are so excited for the continuing education seminars that will be highlighted at the 2025 Funeral Directors Conventio...
07/15/2025

We are so excited for the continuing education seminars that will be highlighted at the 2025 Funeral Directors Convention and Expo, held from September 16 to September 18 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

Meet Darren Crouch from Passages International Inc., John Horan from Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, and Glenn Gould from MKJ Marketing, three of the speakers who will be presenting these seminars delving into relevant topics for funeral directors at Convention. A future post will highlight the other three speakers. Read more in the FORUM. You can find the link in the comments.

The funerals of today are no longer “one size fits all.” Families want services that reflect the life, values and person...
07/14/2025

The funerals of today are no longer “one size fits all.” Families want services that reflect the life, values and personality of their loved one. And they all want it instantaneously. This gives us the chance to be creative–helping design ceremonies with unique themes, music, rituals and details.

NJSFDA President Tara M. Scarponi-Danniballe recently wrote about the complexities of deathcare in her July column for the FORUM. Find the link to the story in the comments.

Have you booked your room for Convention yet? Don't wait to use the NJSFDA link to grab a room at Hard Rock Hotel & Casi...
07/11/2025

Have you booked your room for Convention yet? Don't wait to use the NJSFDA link to grab a room at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for less than $120 a night!

Plus, for a limited time, you can upgrade to a suite for only $23 more. Be sure to book before rooms run out. Be very wary of outside vendors offering rooms: only use the below link or the official Hard Rock website to book your rooms. Find the room block link in the comments.

You can also book your room by calling 609.449.6860 and giving our group code GNJFP25 or the group name New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association.

Meet your candidates for the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association election for its two delegate-at-large posit...
07/10/2025

Meet your candidates for the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association election for its two delegate-at-large positions. The election will run from July 14, 2025 to July 28 at 3 PM and will be conducted via the NJSFDA app. Download the NJSFDA app by searching “NJSFDA” in the App Store or Google Play

Read more in the FORUM. Find the link in the comments.

Chris wasn’t just “well liked.” That’s what they say in polite obituaries. Chris was a true friend–plain and simple. He ...
07/09/2025

Chris wasn’t just “well liked.” That’s what they say in polite obituaries. Chris was a true friend–plain and simple. He had a laugh that walked into the room before he did and a way of making you feel like you were the only person that mattered. You didn’t have to work for his friendship. If you met him once, you were already in the club.

NJSFDA CEO George R. Kelder Jr. took his recent column to reflect on the life of Chris Murphy, our Thanexus Financial Services Business Development Manager. The Association is saddened to announce that he died on June 15, 2025. He was 57.

Read George's full July column in the FORUM. The link can be found in the comments.

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About the NJSFDA

The New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association is a not-for-profit trade organization committed to advocating on behalf of its members, the families they serve and the funeral service profession as a whole. Focusing on a multitude of initiatives, the NJSFDA continually ensures that funeral service professionals have a consistent voice in government, gain access to affordable health care solutions, and adhere to the federal and state regulations governing funeral service practice.

Whether you are a funeral home owner, intern, experienced licensee or newly licensed funeral director, membership in the NJSFDA offers numerous opportunities and services designed specifically to help funeral professionals like you reach your full potential.

www.njsfda.org/membership