News
04/07/2026
Indiana Veterans Center
At IDVA, we aim to connect every member of the military and veteran community with the benefits and services they've earned. Collaboration is key, and we invite you to join us in our mission.
03/25/2026
145th Convention & Trade Show
Early bird deadline and hotel cutoff is Friday, April 24th! Hotel booking link will be in your registration confirmation email.
03/18/2026
Intern Mentorship Academy
The next Intern Mentorship Academy session for 2026 is March 31, 2026. This session will meet at the Helton & Harris Funeral Home in Clayton from 10:00am – 3:00pm (lunch provided).
02/25/2026
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 1 – 7, 2026
NCPW is a time to talk about frauds, scams, and consumer rights. Help spread the word in your community. Join the FTC and partners in conversation about how to avoid, report, and recover from fraud.
02/18/2026
Time for a license check!
Have you checked your funeral home and/or your funeral directors license account lately?
01/22/2026
Fraudulent Email Targeting ILLINOIS Licensees
The ILLINOIS Department has received reports of a scam email targeting licensees.
01/07/2026
Long Term Care & Medicare
Turning 65 is an important milestone—and it also marks a time when planning for future care becomes essential.
12/17/2025
MasterChoice Year End Reports
Check your email (including your spam folder)! If we don't have an email address those reports were mailed via USPS.
11/18/2025
2026 Membership Dues were Due January 1, 2026!
Membership dues are past due! If you choose not to renew, your membership will be inactive as of January 31, 2026.
09/30/2025
Scam Targeting Funeral Homes
Several of our member funeral homes recently reported an incident that raised concerns about a potential memorial service scam.
06/25/2025
Medicaid Allowances Increased
July 1, 2025
A quick reminder that at-need outside Medicaid allowances increase by $100 for funeral and cemetery effective July 1.
06/04/2025
IFDA Convention
CE's have been posted to your transcript and convention photos are available!
