Georgia Funeral Directors Association

02/12/2026

FINAL CALL FOR EXHIBITORS! We only have a few spaces left.
If your name is not on this list and you want to exhibit, contact our office now!

02/12/2026

We regret to inform you Ronald Edwin "Trigger" Moore passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Services will be announced at a later date. For Mr. Moore's full obituary and online condolences visit

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02/03/2026

We regret to inform you Ronald Edward Dodd, Father of James T Walden, Sr., CFSP, died January 22, 2026. The Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, January 28. For Mr. Dodd’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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02/03/2026

To review our Memorial Service list, visit https://www.gfda.org/southeastern-funeral-service-summit

01/30/2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 5, 2026
Visit https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/nfda-professional-womens-conference-scholarships/ for full details including how to apply

🎓 David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships 🌸

📅 Applications open: Jan 2 – Feb 5

💙 Thanks to the generous support of The Baue Family, the Funeral Service Foundation is proud to offer 20 scholarships to attend the 2026 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference📍May 6–9 in St. Petersburg, FL 🌴

👩🎓👩💼 Open to funeral students and professionals, these scholarships include:
✔️ Conference registration
✔️ Hotel stay
✔️ Up to $500 in travel reimbursement ✈️

👉 Apply today: https://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarship-opportunities/nfda-professional-womens-conference-scholarships/

01/27/2026

2026 MEMBERSHIPS ARE DUE!

As a GFDA Member, you will become part of an active, well-known association that protects and promotes the interests of funeral service, its members, and the communities they serve. For over 125 years, we have promoted excellence in funeral service by providing great services and education to help you and your business.

GFDA Members have access to valuable resources and training to assist in serving their communities, tools for their business needs, discounted event pricing where they can earn the required Continuing Education for their license, and build a strong network with funeral service professionals. Our in-person and virtual events designed with education for your state licensure requirements. We offer over 12 hours of Continuing Education hours annually. GFDA Members receive early notifications, event mailers, and discounted attendee pricing. GFDA Members receive Alerts directly in the email inbox and access to our Member Page.

Visit https://www.gfda.org/membership for more member benefits and our 2026 membership forms.

NOTE: Membership dues and Summit registration require separate forms and payments. 2026 Membership dues must be current to receive discounted Summit pricing.

Join the Georgia Funeral Directors Association for access to resources, support, and networking opportunities to grow your funeral service business and stay informed.

01/27/2026

We regret to inform you Bobbie Joe Bailey, Father of Brad Bailey, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. The family received friends on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. A funeral service followed in the chapel with Brad Bailey officiating. Graveside service was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Bethel Cemetery in Surgoinsville. For Mr. Bailey’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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01/21/2026

We regret to inform you James Edwin Busbin, Grandfather of J. Collins, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. The family will receive friends Wednesday January 21, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at J Collins Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be conducted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM from the Busbin Chapel of J. Collins Funeral Home. For Mr. Busbin’s full obituary and online condolences visit

James Edwin Porky Busbin passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 after 94 years of a wonderful life. Edwin was born August 15, 1931 during the Depression in the Bill Arp Community of Douglas County. The youngest child of the late William Edgar and Eva May Daniel Busbin. He spent most

01/19/2026

🌟 Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Mission Possible II 🌟
💡 Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way — a call to action rooted in compassion, justice and the pursuit of the Beloved Community. Guided by the leadership of The King Center, this year’s observance honors both Dr. King’s groundbreaking work and Coretta Scott King’s visionary role in carrying his legacy forward.
Learn more: https://thekingcenter.org/

01/16/2026

We regret to inform you Rebecca Humphrey, Grandmother of Cordarial O. Holloway, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2026 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Teresa's Chapel ~ C.O. Holloway Mortuary. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, starting at 11:00 am at the Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. For Mrs. Humphrey’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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