Stimulus Checks to the Deceased
The U.S. government has run into a number of glitches in sending stimulus payments to Americans intended to ease the financial pain from the coronavirus, including money going to the wrong bank accounts. The latest hiccup: [...]
2020 Convention Update
Due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, we have cancelled our 2020 convention. The 2021 convention will be held Stonewall Resort next June and will be an exhibit year. Look for more details to follow.
CDC Issues Postmortem Coronavirus Guidance
NFDA has just received a document from the CDC outlining guidance for handling individuals who have died or are suspected to have died from COVID-19 (coronavirus). While the guidance focuses on collecting specimens and conducting [...]
Have You Checked Your Drivers License Lately?
The Department of Homeland Security reminds you that the upcoming REAL ID requirement and enforcement will start in a little more than seven months. Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler must present a REAL [...]
Mid Winter Agenda and Registration
Please see below for the 2020 Mid Winter Agenda and Registration
Room Block at Four Points by Sheraton
Our room block for the upcoming Mid Winter Advocacy Summit meeting ends on Friday January 17, 2020. 2020 Mid Winter Advocacy Summit Meeting February 3-5, 2020 Room Block is OPEN thru FRIDAY! Book today! Room [...]
Robert C. Kimes, CFSP, CCO, is a fourth generation funeral director licensed in West Virginia and North Carolina. He has worked in funeral service for nearly thirty-five years including his families business, corporate funeral service, and has owned and operated his own funeral home. Rob is a United States Air Force Veteran with a Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia University, and an Associates Degree from Mid-America College of Mortuary Science. Rob has been the Executive Director of the WV Funeral Directors and Crematory Operators Association since 2011.