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Join the OFDA!

You are invited to join the premier
funeral service association in Ohio.

For over 100 years, we have promoted excellence in funeral service by providing great services and education to help you and your business.

The Benefits of Membership

As a member of OFDA you will be eligible for:

Group Health Benefits
OFDA Master Trust
Credit Card Processing
Downloadable Forms for your business
Workers Compensation Group Rating
Annual Convention and Exhibition
...and more

OFDA Firm Membership Application.
(for Funeral Homes)

OFDA Associate and Individual Member Application
(for Individuals)

Membership Approval Process

Upon completion of your application for membership, our office will process your application in this manner:

District President in your area will review the application for authenticity.
OFDA contacts Board of Embalmers for verification of an active funeral service license.
Applicant included on membership report presented to OFDA Board of Directors at their next scheduled meeting (Board meets quarterly.)
Upon Board acceptance, a welcome letter will be sent to you.
Following the welcome letter, a dues statement will be sent (pro-rated if needed).
Full benefits are now accessible to you!

Dues Schedule

Annually, OFDA members are mailed dues invoices in November. Deadline for remittance is February 15^th.

FIRM DUES: Base fee of $160 + $3 per death certificate filed for complete prior year.
Branch firms only pay the death certificate charge.
Firms filing over 500 certificates pay $1.50 per for 500-1000 death certificates filed.

INDIVIDUAL DUES: $110 annually

RETIREE DUES: $80 annually