More and more people today are choosing to preplan their own or a loved one’s funeral as an alternative to having others make the decisions for them.
Three fundamental benefits of planning a funeral in advance are:
Advance planning or prefunding your funeral can be an important part of estate planning or preparing to apply for Medicaid or SSI benefits.
Your NFDA funeral director is ready to provide assistance. Whether you need additional information, simply want to document your wishes without paying or desire to arrange and prefund your funeral, He or she is committed to explaining the options, thus allowing you to determine the most appropriate decisions for your situation.
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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.