Georgia Funeral Directors Association

Georgia Funeral Directors Association Georgia Funeral Directors Association is the oldest funeral service association in Georgia.

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 also 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.

We regret to inform you Larry Edward Parlor passed away on December 4, 2025. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec...
12/05/2025

We regret to inform you Larry Edward Parlor passed away on December 4, 2025. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Mr. Parlor will lie in state for one hour prior to service. Visitation will be held Friday evening, 6:00-8:00 pm at Southside Baptist Church. For Mr. Parlor’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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What a historic and proud day for Georgia funeral service! ️GFDA is thrilled to celebrate the installation of two Georgi...
12/05/2025

What a historic and proud day for Georgia funeral service! ️

GFDA is thrilled to celebrate the installation of two Georgia Funeral Directors to the NFDA Board!

Pictured at the ceremony:
• Ellen Wynn McBrayer – Installed as NFDA Secretary
• Carlton Maye, Jr. – Installed as At-Large Representative
• Installed by Georgia’s own Bryant Hightower, Past GFDA President and Past NFDA President

This is a remarkable moment for our state, and we could not be more proud to see Georgia so well-represented at the national level.

GFDA President David Mowell and several other Georgia funeral professionals were in attendance to show support (with many more cheering from home!). Thank you all for lifting up and celebrating our leaders.

Please join us in congratulating Ellen and Carlton as they continue to serve our profession with excellence, integrity, and heart.

We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving, with safety and time with your family and friends making joyous memories that las...
11/27/2025

We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving, with safety and time with your family and friends making joyous memories that last a lifetime!

Today this great nation will observe Veterans Day. Let us honor all the brave men and women who have put their brother b...
11/11/2025

Today this great nation will observe Veterans Day. Let us honor all the brave men and women who have put their brother before their own safety to serve this county, to keep us safe, and to protect our freedom. May God bless them all!

>PRE-REGISTRATION FOR DISTRICT MEETINGS IS REQUESTED<We will have offsite catering and limited walk-in capabilities for ...
10/27/2025

>PRE-REGISTRATION FOR DISTRICT MEETINGS IS REQUESTED<
We will have offsite catering and limited walk-in capabilities for meals.

Join us for a day of Continuing Education with a NEW format!
GFDA District meetings are always a great opportunity to renew friendships, enjoy a meal together, and learn about current funeral profession topics. We are excited to announce that our 2025 District Meetings will be held this November in all six districts from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Lunch served 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm).

Learn more by visiting https://www.gfda.org/district-meetings

We regret to inform you Hugh Dorsey Moore, Jr. passed away on October 21, 2025. The family will receive friends on Thurs...
10/21/2025

We regret to inform you Hugh Dorsey Moore, Jr. passed away on October 21, 2025. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 23, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home in Dublin, Georgia. A service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Dublin, Georgia. Interment will follow at Dublin Memorial Gardens. For Mr. Moore’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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>> LIMITED SPONSORSHIP AVAILABILITY
10/15/2025

>> LIMITED SPONSORSHIP AVAILABILITY

THANK YOU TO OUR DISTRICT MEETING SPONSORS!Interested in also being a sponsor? We have 3 opportunities available. Learn ...
10/14/2025

THANK YOU TO OUR DISTRICT MEETING SPONSORS!

Interested in also being a sponsor? We have 3 opportunities available. Learn more and register today by visiting https://www.gfda.org/district-meetings

GFDA District meetings are always a great opportunity to renew friendships, enjoy a meal together, and learn about curre...
10/03/2025

GFDA District meetings are always a great opportunity to renew friendships, enjoy a meal together, and learn about current funeral profession topics. We are excited to announce that our 2025 District Meetings will be held this November in all six districts from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. We will have a dedicated lunch with our sponsors. Even if you can only come for one session, we would love to see you there.

** Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to allow us to prepare our meal and seating headcounts.**

Thanks to the support of our sponsors, there will be no charge for GFDA Funeral Director Members. Non-members are also welcome to join us (for a nominal fee).

Learn more and register for our District Meetings by visiting https://www.gfda.org/district-meetings

We regret to inform you Michael A. “Mike” Bledsoe passed on Sunday, September 28, 2025. A funeral service to honor Mike’...
09/30/2025

We regret to inform you Michael A. “Mike” Bledsoe passed on Sunday, September 28, 2025. A funeral service to honor Mike’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at New Life Baptist Church in Adel, Georgia. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Martin McLane Funeral Home in Hahira. Mike will be laid to rest at Friendship Cemetery in Hahira. For Mr. Bledsoe’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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24 years ago individual lives and our nation as a whole were forever changed. We will never forget that day and those wh...
09/11/2025

24 years ago individual lives and our nation as a whole were forever changed. We will never forget that day and those who lost their lives as result, the heroes who answered the call, and the strength of a nation that came together in the face of tragedy.

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Roswell, GA
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