Helpful Resources
The New York State Funeral Directors Association Mission:
To enhance the environment in which our members operate and to promote the highest standards of funeral service to the public.
Who are our members?
Membership in NYSFDA is available to any funeral firm licensed by the State of New York as well as all funeral directors, undertakers,embalmers or residents licensed by the State of New York who are owners, partners or employees of a New York State licensed funeral firm. Currently representing close to 800 funeral firms in New York State.Founded in 1889, NYSFDA is the oldest funeral directorsassociation inthe United States and is headquartered in Albany, NewYork.
What do our members receive?
Communications which include a monthly newsletter, industry information and compliance materials, and a fax broadcasting system to alert members of issues needing immediate action.
Education that includes mandatory annual OSHA training, an annual convention and trade show, regional meetings once a year and sessions to explain new laws or changes in funeral service as they occur.
Government Affairs Program that involves active lobbying and grassroots networking with members at the local level and liaison with legislators and the regulatory agencies.
For membership information, contact NYSFDA at 518-452-8230 or e-mail to: info@nysfda.org
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Government Resources
NFDA's Mission Statement: The NationalFuneral Directors Association (NFDA) is the worldwide resource andadvocate across all facets of funeral service dedicated to high ethicalstandards and to helping members provide meaningful service to families.
As the leading funeral service organization in the United States,NFDA provides a national voice for the profession and is dedicated toserving the public. With more than 20,300 members, NFDA has been thepremier organization chosen by top licensed funeral directors for morethan 120 years. Licensed funeral directors, embalmers, mortuary sciencestudents and retired funeral service professionals are all eligible forNFDA membership. NFDA members stand for credibility, ethics, excellenceand trust.
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Richards Funeral Home
3670 Waverly Rd.
Owego, NY 13827
607-687-3210
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