Mississippi Funeral Directors Association

02/15/2026

The Mississippi Funeral Directors Association extends its heartfelt condolences to Bobby Maskew and family on the loss of his mother, Gracie Mae Ratcliff, age 90. Bobby is a former employee of Moore Funeral Home, and our thoughts are with him and his loved ones during this difficult time.

Gracie Mae was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family was her greatest joy. Her life was guided by a strong and faithful spirit, and her legacy of love, strength, and faith will continue to live on through the many lives she touched.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home in Moselle, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service.

02/11/2026

☀️Winter Seminar is Blooming into Spring! ☀️

MFDA is excited to announce that our Winter Seminar is officially back on the calendar and reopening as our Spring Seminar. Join us April 19 to 20 at the Riley Center in Meridian for the same outstanding speakers and time to reconnect with colleagues with a fresh spring refresh.

Registration is now open, and we can’t wait to see you there!

01/28/2026

MFDA looks forward to seeing you there!

We are gearing up to have a great Expo of the South this year!!! Please let all funeral professionals know about the Expo in Mississippi or surrounding states.

It is a great way for owners as well as employees to get to experience what some of the large conventions are like without the expense of out of state conventions.

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

01/28/2026

Due to the weather and the impact it has had on the northern half of the state, we unfortunately have to postpone the MFDA Winter Seminar scheduled for February 1–2.

If you’ve already made hotel reservations, please call the hotel or cancel online. There will be no penalty for canceling.

We are already working on a new date and will share that information very soon.

We are praying for and thinking of everyone affected by this storm. If MFDA can be of any assistance during this time, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

01/26/2026

💙 Thinking of Our MFDA Family 💙

The Mississippi Funeral Directors Association is thinking of all our members, especially those who may be facing difficult circumstances right now. Please know you are not alone, and our MFDA community is here to support you.

If you or your funeral home need assistance, resources, or support of any kind, please reach out to us. Even if you are unsure what help may be needed, we encourage you to contact us.

📧 mfda@tenonestrategy.com

📞 601-978-1920

We are also asking for volunteers who may be willing to help support fellow MFDA members who have been affected. Any time, resources, or assistance you can offer is greatly appreciated and can make a meaningful difference.

👉 If you would like to help, please complete the volunteer form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNeziISTBrJ21TDyOXOCgF2jRMxrYUuDrgpf9hkaXCniAoww/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for the compassion, professionalism, and care that defines our MFDA community. 🤍

01/23/2026

Looking forward to hearing from Pierce Dempsey at the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association 2026 Winter Seminar on February 2.

01/19/2026

🌟 Silver Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

We are proud to recognize MidSouth Funeral Supply as a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming MFDA Winter Seminar.

MidSouth Funeral Supply is a trusted partner to funeral professionals, providing quality products and dependable service to support funeral homes in serving families with care and professionalism. Their support helps make this seminar a meaningful and successful event for our members.

Please join us in thanking MidSouth Funeral Supply for their support of MFDA, and don’t forget to register today for the Winter Seminar!

https://www.mississippifuneraldirectors.com/winter

01/15/2026

🌟 Gold Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

We are proud to recognize Shields Professional Vehicles as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming MFDA Winter Seminar.

Shields Professional Vehicles is known for its quality craftsmanship and dedication to serving funeral professionals with reliable, professional vehicles designed to meet the needs of today’s funeral homes. Their continued support helps make this seminar a valuable experience for our members.

Please join us in thanking Shields Professional Vehicles for their support of MFDA!

01/14/2026

We had 15 people attend our Northern District Meeting at Georgia Blue in Southaven. Our speakers, Mark and Madison, from the Veteran's Cemetery presented us with some very informative information on veteran burials. We raised $185.00 from the 50/50 raffle and Chad Garner from Ambulance and Coach Sales had the winning ticket. He donated his winnings back to the foundation! We had Maddyx McNatt from Magnolia Funeral Home attend for the first time. Best wishes to her as she completes her mortuary science degree.

We want to thank our sponsors, Peebles Mortuary Service and Wilbert Vault Co. for sponsoring the event.

01/13/2026

🌟 Gold Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

We are proud to recognize SFLIC as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming MFDA Winter Seminar.

SFLIC has a long-standing commitment to supporting funeral professionals by providing dependable insurance solutions and exceptional service tailored to the needs of the funeral industry. Their continued partnership and support help make this seminar a valuable experience for our members.

Please join us in thanking SFLIC for their support of MFDA, and don’t forget to register today for the Winter Seminar!

https://www.mississippifuneraldirectors.com/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=2%2F1%2F26&eventid=87

01/12/2026

Don’t Forget to RSVP for the Central District Meeting!

Join us at Crab Boat Restaurant in Madison, MS on January 13th! Enjoy cocktails starting at 6 pm, dinner and don’t forget about the 50/50 Drawing.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUo5PvYCZZssykmoO8SCq3PlFK0vdCv1EVdNMcQevBUyRkNA/viewform?usp=header

01/09/2026

🏨Have you secured your hotel room for Winter Seminar?

The hotel room block has been extended through January 26th. Book now to take advantage of the group rate while availability lasts.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1759336890543&key=GRP&app=resvlink