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Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)

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Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)

The Illinois Funeral Directors Association represents 650 funeral home and 1,300 funeral director an Annual meetings have been held nearly every year since.

On December 14, 1881, the Illinois Undertakers Association met and elected its first corps of officers. Led by new president Joseph Rogerson (Chicago), they intended to "organize a state association to which undertakers might belong," according to The Casket (January, 1882), and to "take such action, after its organization as a state society, as it might deem proper for the protection of its members and the business." Another important goal was to "secure state legislation providing for the licensing of undertakers - and to provide that none shall be licensed as undertakers but such as may be duly qualified to perform the many delicate offices of a modern undertaker, one of the most important of which is the embalming of bodies." Today, the Illinois Funeral Directors Association represents 650 funeral home and 1,300 funeral director and embalmer members seeking a common voice, a way to share information, ideas, and methods, and to protect themselves and consumers through legislation. We offer a variety of services to our members and to the general public. We invite you to review the information on this website and contact us with any question you may have.

03/11/2026

Today we recognize National Funeral Director and Mortician Day.
Funeral service is a profession built on compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to helping families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Every day, funeral directors quietly serve their communities—guiding families through loss, honoring lives, and ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
To my fellow funeral directors and morticians across Illinois and throughout the country, thank you. Your work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact you make in the lives of families is immeasurable.
I am proud to stand alongside such caring and dedicated professionals.
If you know a funeral director or mortician who makes a difference in your community, please take a moment today to thank them.
— Ron Kurza, Jr.
President, Illinois Funeral Directors Association

03/09/2026

📢 Register Today!

The 2026 IFDA Annual Convention, taking place April 7–9, 2026 at Walker's Bluff Casino & Resort in Carterville.

This year’s convention promises another outstanding experience, featuring:
• Early Arrival Meet & Greet
• Member & Vendor Appreciation Party
• 12 Continuing Education Credit Hour Options
• Crematory Operator Refresher Course

IFDA Members: Log in during registration to receive exclusive member pricing.

02/11/2026

✨ Thank You to Our 2026 IFDA Convention Sponsors! ✨
Your generous partnership and support help make it possible to bring together leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the funeral service community for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and continued growth.
We are grateful for your investment in and support of the 2026 IFDA Convention!

01/19/2026

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring message of peace, justice, and service.

01/06/2026

🎓 IFDA Past Presidents Scholarship🎓
📌 Apply by February 1, 2026
💻 Applications are available at ifda.org

01/01/2026

As we welcome the New Year, we want to thank you for your continued support of IFDA. On behalf of the IFDA Board of Directors and Staff, we wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026. We look forward to serving you in the year ahead.

12/24/2025

On behalf of the IFDA Board of Directors and Staff, I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and meaningful holiday season, filled with rest, reflection, and time well spent with family and friends.
With sincere appreciation,
Ronald A. Kurza, Jr. CFSP, CPC, CCO
President, Illinois Funeral Directors Association

12/10/2025

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Southern Illinois Funeral Homes Unite for “Stockings for Soldiers”

When a last-minute need arose for 300 stockings to be filled for the Stockings for Soldiers campaign, one Southern Illinois community did was it does best; they came TOGETHER!

Local schools, families, and area funeral homes stepped up in a BIG way! Irvin Macz Funeral Home and Crouse Funeral Home proudly contributed a large donation to support Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in meeting this meaningful request. The funeral homes coming together to ensure the soldiers felt remembered, supported and appreciated this holiday season.

Together, a community can make a difference!

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12/07/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Daisy! Wishing our Region 2 Director an amazing day filled with joy and celebration! 🎂💐

11/27/2025

The IFDA Board of Directors and Staff wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/18/2025

Apply Now: IFDA Past Presidents Scholarship!

IFDA is proud to offer the Past Presidents Scholarship to support students pursuing a career in funeral service. Don’t miss out on this chance to invest in your future!

11/11/2025

At IFDA, we are deeply grateful for our veterans who continue to inspire us with their leadership, integrity, and service.

Thank you for your service.

Address

3 Lawrence Square Suite 2
Springfield, IL
62704

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12175252000

Website

http://www.ifda.org/

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