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Today is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, and we are reminded to thank the funeral professionals that give so much during the most difficult times in our lives. Thank you for guiding us in our moments of need.
Funeral directors wouldn't be able to do their work without answering Dr. King's question below. Thank you for everything that you do for others!
IFDA would like to thank our members for the selfless service they provided to thousands of families throughout 2021. As we head into the New Year, we wish you a happy and healthy 2022 and plenty of time to spend with your own families!
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Congratulations to Hallie Buttry of the Carl Sandburg College Mortuary Science program, recipient of the 2021 IFDA Scholarship! "I'm honored to have received this scholarship and am looking forward to my future in the funeral business," said Buttry.
There's one month remaining for Illinois students of mortuary science to apply for an IFDA scholarship!
ifda.org/page/becoming_funer…
Making IFDA proud from the 2021 @NFDA International Convention & Expo in Nashville!
From L-R:
Region 1 Director Ron Kurza, Jr., CPC, CCO
Vice President Matthew Baskerville, CFSP, CPC, CCO, CFC
Secretary-Treasurer Thomas Macz, CCSP
Executive Director Mary Carey, CCO
The September 14 episode of A Brush with Death will feature @NFDA's Immediate Past President Chuck Bowman. Chuck served as deputy commander of the Region VIII DMORT, and supported recovery efforts after the 9/11 attacks. Be sure to tune in at nfda.org/podcast.
NFDA is commemorating the 20th anniversary of this devastating September 11 attack and the subsequent losses with an opportunity for you to share your experiences in the spirit of hope and healing, remembrance and reflection: nfda.org/news/in-the-news/nf…
IFDA has redesigned and reorganized its website to provide easier (and more!) access to IFDA member benefits. If you want to jump right in and explore, head to ifda.org and take a look around!
IFDA is well-represented by board members and staff at the 2021 NFDA Leadership Conference in Charleston, SC!
ALT From L-R: Vice President Matthew Baskerville, CFSP, CPC, CCO, CFC (Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes) Immediate Past President Bob Smith (Smith-Corcoran Funeral Homes) President-Elect Cathlene Johnson (Smith & Thomas Funeral Home) Region 1 Director Jay Smith, CCO (Smith-Corcoran Funeral Homes) Region 1 Director Ron Kurza, Jr., CPC, CCO (Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory) Past President Linda Earl, CFSP (Allan & Ciuferi Funeral Home) Past President Randy Earl, CFSP, CCO (Brintlinger And Earl Funeral Homes) Executive Director Mary Carey, CCO (Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA)
Are you an aspiring speaker? Have some insider knowledge that you are willing to share? IFDA is always seeking quality presenters for a variety of continuing education events.
ifda.org/surveys/?id=callfor…
As a reminder, the IFDA office will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day.
Although we were unable to gather for Convention last year or this year, one of the traditions we carry with honor is the Illinois Funeral Directors Association Service of Remembrance.
2021 Illinois Funeral Directors Association Service of Remembrance youtu.be/dn6JB6csJdU
Want to get a head start on the new licensing period? Knock your Illinois-mandated sexual harassment prevention training out early, and tack on four hours of embalming credit for good measure by attending the 2021 IFDA Summer Webinar Series!
education.ifda.org/?pg=semwe…
Please note that Executive Order 2021-10 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 79) updates mask and business requirements. IFDA Members may check their email for more information, or view the Executive Order here: www2.illinois.gov/.../Execut….
