The Foundation awarded $72,500 in academic scholarships to 25 students in 2020 and is on track to offer the same in 2021. Applications are accepted until April 1, and again [...]
Major gifts from Service Corporation International, The Baue Family, Ernie Hagel, an anonymous donor, and the Foundation’s cremation recycling initiative helped the Foundation reach a record $1.36 million in [...]
This gift continues Carriage’s legacy of supporting the Foundation’s work in fueling meaningful careers in funeral service. Carriage Services, Inc. has supported the Foundation since 2005. In 2020, the [...]
“Caring for Families & Caring for Yourself: A self-care handbook for funeral service professionals” written by Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD, is now available to funeral service professionals at FuneralServiceFoundation.org. Brookfield, [...]
The Funeral Service Foundation is delighted to announce that 52 organizations and individuals supported the 2020 Virtual Golf Classic “Fore” the Students, to the tune of $130,000. All contributions to [...]
The Funeral Service Foundation’s Board of Trustees welcomed five new trustees and re-elected its executive committee at its meeting held during this week’s NFDA Virtual International Convention & Expo. [...]
For the fifth year in row, Legacy.com is matching dollar-for-dollar the first $22,500 in donations The Funeral Service Foundation is launching a matching gift campaign backed by the generosity of [...]
This gift comes during a challenging year for funeral service, as funeral service professionals work to safely and compassionately serve families and communities. Argent Trust Company representatives (L-R) Jim [...]
The Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications and submissions for NFDA Virtual International Convention & Expo scholarships, academic scholarships and Career Development Awards. NFDA Virtual NFDA International Convention & [...]
Major gift support from the Memorial Classic, Matthews International, The Baue Charitable Fund, The McComb Family Foundation, Terrybear Urns & Memorials and John & Barbara Wenig brings the total available [...]