Maine Funeral Directors Association

12/04/2025

What an honor to deliver over 55 coats and a dozen toys collected at our conference in November to NEWS CENTER Maine and the Salvation Army. Next year we will get the number to 100 coats and toys.

11/04/2025

Congrats to MFDA Past President, Mike Martel and MFDA Premium Platinum Sponsor Milestone Funeral Partners on their newest partner Mainely Urns.

Milestone Funeral Partners & Mainely Urns have been featured in this month's edition of MaineBiz!

Please follow this link to read an excerpt from the article. You will find a link to the full article in our blog.

https://www.milestonefuneralpartners.com/new-life-for-funeral-homes

11/04/2025

Congratulations to MFDA President Adam Walker and his wife, Caitlin, on the opening of their new location for Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Homes

While some owners are adamant about keeping the business in the family while pursuing expansions and new business models, selling to an outside buyer is also an option in a highly fragmented industry.

09/15/2025

🎓 Fall Academic Scholarships Now Open!

The Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for its Fall Academic Scholarships—available through November 1! Over 25 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 USD are available for students pursuing a career in mortuary science.

📚 Invest in your future. Apply today!

👉 www.FuneralServiceFoundation.org/Scholarship-Opportunities

09/12/2025

Last chance! Book your Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport lodging by 9/13/25 for the MFDA Fall Fest discount. 207-865-1433 | Reserve Now

Join us in celebrating MFDA's 100 years of service at the MFDA Fall Fest 10/14 & 10/15.

https://www.mainefuneraldirectors.org/2025-fall-fest

06/05/2025

🎉 The Foundation is thrilled to announce that applications are now OPEN for the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association International Convention & Expo Scholarships!

✅ Thoughtfully answer 5 short essay questions
✅ Submit 1 brief, standout video
📅 Deadline: July 24 - don’t wait!

This is your chance to grow, connect, and be part of something bigger. Apply today and expand your opportunities! 🌟

https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/nfda-international-convention-expo-scholarships/

05/26/2025

03/31/2025

The post says it all! 🎓⏰😺

Spring academic scholarship applications due Tuesday, April 1 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Learn more and apply at https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/academic-scholarships/

03/31/2025

🧠 Did you know 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 is one of the most powerful tools in a funeral professional’s communication toolbox?

Join 𝗝𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿, our VP of Business Development, as she hosts “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴” with 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗘𝗗𝗨. This engaging webinar will help you sharpen your communication skills and earn CE credit—all at no cost.

📅 Thursday, April 3 | 2 p.m. Eastern
🎓 CE-eligible | Always free

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1990834472692601175

03/31/2025

🇺🇸TIME'S RUNNING OUT - NOMINATE A MAINE VETERAN TODAY! PLEASE SHARE 🥰

House in the Woods, in collaboration with Maine Wood Turners, invites you to nominate a Maine Veteran to receive a handcrafted Eagle Cane—a symbol of respect and gratitude for their service. Any Veteran who served in the U.S. military qualifies, as every service member’s sacrifice matters.

Eagle Canes will be presented on July 12, 2025, during the Music on the Green Celebration in Lee, Maine, a day of live music, community fellowship, and patriotic pride. Visit the House in the Woods website to nominate a Veteran and honor their service today! *LINK IS IN THE COMMENTS*

TOGETHER WE HEAL

03/29/2025

🗣️ Join the Conversation - NFDA Digging In Discussion Series 💬

We're launching a new live, monthly virtual discussion series designed to foster networking 🤝 and meaningful conversations among funeral service professionals. ⚰️

📅 When: April 23 | ⏰ 6-7 p.m. CT
📍 Where: Zoom 💻
🎙️ Moderators:
👩‍⚕️ Sara Moss, WI licensed funeral director
👨‍⚕️ Gabe Schauf, WI licensed funeral director
👩‍⚕️ Lanae Strovers, IA licensed funeral director

This free 💲 series, open to both NFDA members and nonmembers, will generally take place on the fourth Wednesday of every month. 🗓️

🔗 Learn more about the series, our moderators and where to register: https://nfda.org/news/media-center/nfda-news-releases/id/9535

03/21/2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Lisa Baue, a former CEO and leader turned consultant and coach to the death-care industry for over 44 years, is thrilled to announce the launch of an