Education

NFDMA, INC. EDUCATION COMMISSION

The Education Commission offers the following services to all members:

• Educational programming at the NFDMA Annual House of Representatives Meeting and the Annual National Convention
• A comprehensive package of educational services for your state or district association
• A pre-qualified speakers bureau with speakers who can bring you information on a variety of topics in funeral service and business practices
• Tracking of continuing education credits (CEU’s) for your state licensing board of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
• Lending library of books, tapes and videos on a wide range of funeral service topics

Members of the NFDMA Education Commission are always available to your state or district organization to help in planning educational events. We can suggest formats for your educational programming, assist with speakers on specific topics or suggest topics and speakers that might be of interest to your group. Members of the Education Commission are always available to your group as speakers as well.

GETTING YOUR CFSP

The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, through which the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) may be earned and thereafter, used by the recipient as a public acknowledgment of his/her commitment to lifelong learning for personal development. See the website address below to obtain our application.

HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES

FOR STATE FUNERAL SERVICE BOARDS
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards | cfseb.org

FOR SCHOOLS OF MORTUARY SCIENCE
The American Board of Funeral Service Education | abfse.org

FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSION CERTIFICATION
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice | apfsp.com
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | ftc.gov
Occupational Safety and Health Administration | osha.gov