Perhaps you've thought about it over the years but never pursued the opportunity. Perhaps it's never occurred to you, but you're intrigued. There's never been a better time to join the funeral service profession - a community of people who share a bond of caring for families during their darkest days. Whether you’re embarking on a first career, considering a new profession, or assessing your current role in funeral service, this quiz can help you gauge your interest in a career in funeral service.
Based on questions developed by Dr. Thomas Shaw, associate professor of health care management at Southern Illinois University, this quiz matches your interests with those attributes that research has shown make a successful funeral service professional.
Funeral homes that belong to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) are held accountable per NFDA’s enforceable Code of Professional Conduct, which outlines various ethical and professional practices to which NFDA member funeral homes must adhere. This self-driven set of standards raises the bar for funeral directors by ensuring the highest quality professional practices of NFDA members.
When you choose to work with an NFDA-member funeral home, you can be confident the funeral home’s staff will adhere to the highest standards of excellence when serving your family and taking your loved one into their care.
NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients have been recognized by the National Funeral Directors Association for their dedication to serving families and their community.
NFDA Green Funeral Practices™ Certificate program participants have met specific requirements for funeral homes that provide green funerals and natural burials in their community.