GFDA offers continuing education, approved by state funeral service boards, at various forums and times throughout each year, featuring presentations on topics that are timely, cost-effective, and highly informative to funeral directors and embalmers. GFDA provides information about association activities and funeral service legislative, licensing and regulatory matters to its membership. GFDA als
o serves as a notification to membership for deaths within the funeral profession, primarily licensed funeral directors, sales associates and/or members of their immediate families. GFDA, the Executive Committee, Executive Director and registered Lobbyist, continuously monitors legislation of interest to the funeral service profession and expresses views of the association to elected leadership of Georgia. Additionally, the Lobbyist and Executive Director maintain close working relationships with state regulatory agencies, related funeral industry organizations, the insurance industry, and the business and legal communities. GFDA is the only National Funeral Directors Association state affiliate association in Georgia and corresponds with members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation regarding federal issues of concern to the funeral profession. GFDA, through its Executive Committee and Executive Director, serves as a resource center for information on all aspects of funeral service.
