The 145th OFDA Convention & Exhibition is less than two weeks away and we can't wait to see you! We encourage anyone wanting to attend to pre-register- saving you time from standing in line when you arrive. REGISTER ONLINE today!

We have a great week of education and events planned, including welcoming nearly 100 mortuary students on Wednesday, April 30. If you are seeking a future apprentice or team members, the OFDA Job Fair is the perfect opportunity. The Job Fair is open to OFDA member funeral homes - CLICK HERE to secure your spot!

OFDA leaders visited Washington D.C. last week for the NFDA Advocacy Summit. OFDA visited all of Ohio's Congressional offices during the visit and had the opportunity to talk federal policies affecting the funeral profession with many members of Congress and their legislative staff. Most notably, U.S. House of Representatives Jim Jordan and Mike Carey, and U.S. Senators John Husted and Bernie Moreno met directly with our OFDA members and their constituents.

Thank you to our OFDA members who attended! Together, we make a difference at the state and federal level!

The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, has released an unprecedented study examining consumer attitudes toward funeral service across generations. Available to funeral service professionals for download at no charge, Changing Consumer Preferences: A Generational Perspective on Attitudes Toward Funeral Service provides critical insights to help funeral service professionals adapt to evolving expectations and continue delivering meaningful memorial experiences. More than just presenting data, this report serves as a tool, offering prompts to help funeral directors reflect on what the findings mean for their businesses and providing ideas for serving all members of grieving families, regardless of their generation.

Conducted by Bridge Market Research on behalf of NFDA, this groundbreaking report surveyed Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zers (age 18 and older) in the United States to explore their perspectives on funeral service, final disposition preferences, communication about end-of-life plans and the role of funeral directors...KEEP READING

Congratulations Kandice Saulsberry, CFSP, on achieving the professional designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP). Achieving this certification requires commitment to the funeral profession by dedicating 180 hours in four categories: Academic Activity, Professional Activities, Career Review and Public Education and Service. 

Kandice is the AIC of Dale-Riggs Funeral Home in Toledo and is one of the finalists for the OFDA Young Funeral Directors Distinguished Service Award. 

Congratulations on this achievement, Kandice!

A recent memo issued by The White House is inspiring hopeful speculation that the current administration will abolish the recently-updated regulations for shipping cremated remains. However, the cryptic language of the memo has created more questions than answers about a potential repeal, even as professionals who deal with cremains are adapting their procedures to comply with the new rules.

March 1 mandate

In late 2024, the United States Postal Service (USPS) proposed “improvements” to the process for shipping cremated remains “to enhance visibility in the mailstream.”...KEEP READING

See why PRECOA continues setting the standard for preneed performance by getting more leads, more appointments, and more prearrangements for leading funeral homes. CLICK HERE to learn more!

PRECOA will be exhibiting at the OFDA Convention & Exhibition, Booth 92.