Virginia Morticians' Association, Inc.

02/10/2026

The National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. (NFDMA, Inc.) invites all members to participate in a special industry wide spotlight celebrating the talent, heritage, and innovation that define our profession. We are gathering written features and short videos that highlight the strengths, history, and unique qualities of funeral service professionals across the world, and WE want you to be included!

02/08/2026

The Virginia Morticians’ Association is deeply saddened by the passing of Brenda Campbell, owner of Campbell Funeral Home and a valued VMA member.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her children, family, and loved ones as they mourn the loss of their matriarch. Ms. Campbell’s legacy of service, leadership, and compassion will be remembered and cherished by our profession. 🕊️

It is with profound sorrow and deep respect that we announce the passing of our beloved owner, Ms. Brenda Campbell, a beloved and highly respected Funeral Director and Embalmer, whose life and legacy have left an indelible mark on the funeral service profession and the countless families she served.

Ms. Campbell faithfully served her community for more than 60 years as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Her career was not simply a profession, but a calling—one she carried out with unmatched dedication, compassion, integrity, and reverence for life. She approached every family with grace, dignity, and genuine care, offering comfort during life’s most difficult moments.

A true pioneer in funeral service, Ms. Campbell was admired for her strength, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence. She paved the way for others, mentored many, and upheld the highest standards of professionalism while never losing sight of the ministry of service at the heart of her work.

Her faith was the foundation of her life. She trusted fully in God’s promises and lived her life as a servant of Christ. We take comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and that she is now resting in eternal peace, embraced by God’s everlasting care. Her legacy will continue to live on through the lives she touched, the profession she helped shape, and the example she set for generations to come.

Please continue to keep the Campbell family, staff, and all who loved and respected her in your prayers during this time of mourning and remembrance.

During this period of bereavement and transition, Weldon-Fisher Funeral Home, in collaboration with the dedicated staff of Campbell Funeral Home, will continue to provide services to families who desire Campbell Funeral Home to serve them.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

02/06/2026

As we celebrate Black History Month, the Virginia Morticians Association proudly honors 98 years as a Black-founded and Black-led organization. We stand firmly on the shoulders of our visionary founders Thomas H. Brown, C.V. Wilson, and J.T. Fisher, whose courage and commitment laid the foundation for our legacy.

Their leadership created a professional organization rooted in excellence, service, and advocacy for generations of funeral professionals. Today, we salute all the leaders who have carried this organization forward through the years with resilience, integrity, and purpose.

Rooted in legacy, we remain committed to honoring the past while inspiring the future of this remarkable organization.

02/03/2026

Let’s celebrate our members with birthdays in February!

Kim Bradley - Feb. 1
Dr. Nichol Fisher - Feb. 2
Samuel Cooper, Jr. - Feb 2
Renee Battle - Feb. 3
Monica Waller-Martin - Feb. 3
Alexis Kirby - Feb. 7
Kerry Smith - Feb 8
Milaka Boyd - Feb. 11
Donna Alexander - Feb. 18
Matthew McCaskill - Feb. 19
Kevin Reese - Feb. 20
William Hill - Feb. 21
Luther Drummond, Jr. - Feb. 23
Clarence Ash, III - Feb. 26
Richard Lambert, Sr. - Feb. 27

01/19/2026

We are praying for our funeral colleagues at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors and Cremations in Fairburn, Georgia, following a devastating fire yesterday. May God’s peace, strength, and the support of the funeral service community surround them during this difficult time.

01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and service to others. May his legacy inspire us to lead with courage, compassion, and a continued dedication to building stronger, more unified communities.

01/15/2026

Anthony Lavon Bennett, Sr., 79, of Fredericksburg, VA, departed this life on January 7, 2026.

A viewing will be held at Temple of Deliverance HCG Inc., 5756 Zachary Taylor Hwy, Mineral, VA, 23117, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. An additional viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, 200 Butternut Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408, on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the, Epsilon Rho Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Omega Service being held from 6:00 PM to 6:25 PM followed by The Omega Psi Phi Memorial Service from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM. A final viewing will be held at James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 9:30 AM followed by a Celebration of Life at 10:30 AM. The interment will follow at Sylvannah Baptist Church Cemetery, 8400 Courthouse Road Bldg., Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551.

You may sign the online guest book at https://www.albennettandsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/anthony-bennett-sr.

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

📣 CALLING ALL PRESENTERS!
The NFDMA 89th Annual National Convention & Expo is headed to Tampa, Florida • August 1–5, 2026, and we’re looking for dynamic, innovative voices to take the stage!
Our 2026 theme is:
✨ Inspire | Integrate | Innovate ✨
If you have a powerful message, groundbreaking research, or a timely topic that can elevate the funeral service profession… we want to hear from you.
📝 Call for Presentations is NOW OPEN
📅 Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
Let your expertise shine at one of the largest and most impactful gatherings in funeral service.
➡️ Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRdHA8yifilMiNYUPHUtwf5YA_uKGU8mbuiTwkXS-YtL-W6w/viewform to submit your proposal.
📍 Hosted by: National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc.
Let’s INSPIRE. Let’s INTEGRATE. Let’s INNOVATE.
See you in Tampa!

01/13/2026

The Virginia Morticians Association extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and staff of A L Bennett and Son Funeral in the loss of our former member, Mr. Anthony L. Bennett, Sr. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

It is with heavy hearts, the Bennett family and staff of A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, Inc. announce the loss of Mr. Anthony L. Bennett, Sr.. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

01/02/2026

Let’s celebrate our members with birthdays in January! 🥳🎂

Past President, Connie Steele – Jan. 3
Past President, Mike Hamlar – Jan. 5
David Donald – Jan. 9
Karen Howell-McPherson – Jan. 10
Willis Dunn – Jan. 14
Britannie Hamlett – Jan. 16
Past President, Raystine Johnson-Ashburn – Jan. 18
Joseph (Frank) Walton – Jan. 21

01/01/2026

As we welcome a brand-new year, I extend my heartfelt wishes for peace, purpose, and renewed strength to each of you. The start of a new year offers us a meaningful moment to reflect on where we’ve been, embrace where we are, and look with hope toward where we are going.

As we step into 2026, may you be strengthened with clarity, encouraged by new opportunities, and uplifted by the collective impact we continue to make together. Let this year be one of growth, unity, and continued dedication to the families and communities we are honored to serve.

On behalf of the Virginia Morticians’ Association, Inc., I wish you a year filled with prosperity, purpose, and peace.
Happy New Year!

— Shenae Cooper Drummond, President