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New in 2024! NBE Reimbursement Grant

New in 2024! NBE Reimbursement Grant

The New York State Tribute Foundation Board of Directors is committed to supporting aspiring funeral service professionals. In an effort to offset the cost of registering for and taking the National Board Exam (NBE), the Foundation is offering an NBE Reimbursement Grant. To be eligible for reimbursement, applicants must:

  • Be a current student member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association.
  • Graduated from an Accredited Educational Institution with a Mortuary Science degree.
  • Reside in the state of New York and/or graduated from a New York State Educational Institution with a Mortuary Science degree.
  • Have taken and passed the National Board Exam within 12 months of graduation.
  • Intend to serve residency and work with a New York funeral home.
  • Intend on obtaining my New York license and working in New York as a licensed funeral director.

Download and complete the NBE Reimbursement Grant Application.

Helpful Videos

Helpful Videos

Casket to Bier Part 1: Transferring with a Partner

Casket to Bier Part 2: Transferring Alone With Casket Jacks

Casket to Bier Part 3: Transferring Alone Without Casket Jacks

Casket Handling Equipment: Breakdown of a Bier

Casket Handling Equipment: Breakdown of a Church Truck

Casket Handling Equipment: Breakdown of a Dressing Table

Types of Stretchers: One-Person Stretcher

Types of Stretchers: Two-Person Stretcher

Types of Stretchers: Reeves Stretcher

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Funeral service is an honorable and vital profession that provides an essential service under extremely difficult circumstances. The New York State Tribute Foundation has established a number of professional and continuing education scholarships.

The Foundation strives to increase the number of new funeral service professionals by providing educational scholarships to current and future funeral service professionals by encouraging existing licensed funeral directors to return to funeral service; encouraging funeral service as a second career; and providing financial scholarships as appropriate.

Available Scholarships:

  • Franklin O.L. Steinberg Scholarship – up to $12,000 per semester to qualified NYS mortuary science students
  • Samuel Q. Baxter Scholarship – $500 to qualified second-year NYS mortuary science students
  • R. Barry McPhillips Scholarship – full reimbursement of all NYSFDA Annual Convention expenses (hotel, registration, etc.) to newly-licensed/early career funeral director

For full details and applications, visit tributefoundation.org.

American Board of Funeral Service Education

American Board of Funeral Service Education

The ABFSE serves as the national academic accreditation agency for college and university programs in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Education. Although its roots go back to the 1940s, the ABFSE became an autonomous agency in 1962. The accrediting function of ABFSE is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA describes “Accreditation” as a process of external quality review used by higher education to scrutinize colleges, universities and educational programs for quality assurance and quality improvement. In the United States, accreditation is carried out by private, non-profit organizations designed for this specific purpose.  Institutions and educational programs seek accredited status as a means of demonstrating their academic quality to students and the public and to be eligible for federal funds.

For more information, visit their website.

Local Associations

Local Associations

Adirondack Funeral Directors Association

Broome County Funeral Directors Association

Capital District Funeral Directors Association

Cattaraugus-Allegany Funeral Directors Association

Central New York Funeral Directors Association

Chautauqua Funeral Directors Association

Columbia-Greene Funeral Directors Association

Dutchess-Putnam-Ulster Funeral Directors Association

Erie-Niagara Funeral Directors Association

Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association

Jefferson-Lewis Funeral Directors Association

Leatherstocking Funeral Directors Association

Metropolitan Funeral Directors Association

Nassau/Suffolk Funeral Directors Association

Northstar Funeral Directors Association

Ontario-Wayne-Yates Funeral Directors Association

Orange-Rockland-Sullivan Funeral Directors Association

Rochester-Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association

St. Lawrence Funeral Directors Association

Steuben Funeral Directors Association

Tri-County Funeral Directors Association

Westchester County Funeral Directors Association

NYS DOH / Bureau of Funeral Directing

NYS DOH / Bureau of Funeral Directing

Public Health Law section 3401 regulates all activities related to the business and practice of funeral directing for more than 1800 funeral firms; 4000 practitioners; 90 registered residents (individuals in training) and 400 funeral directing students including: licensure and registration of funeral directors, the inspection and registration of funeral firms, investigations of consumer/provider complaints related to practice of funeral directing, and continuing education and training of practitioners.

Click here to visit the website for additional information.

2023 NYS Law Exams

The 2023 Law Exams are scheduled for January 19, May 18, and September 21.

NYSFDA Classifieds

NYSFDA Classifieds

NYSFDA’s Classified section is designed to help member funeral homes find qualified staff to fill positions, assist people in finding job placement, and announce funeral homes and funeral service-related products for sale or rent. Ads are also shared within our members-only newsletters. Ads will be listed for a maximum of 3 months unless otherwise notified.

As a Student/Resident member of NYSFDA, you’re able to post your resume and qualifications when seeking Residency and/or a full-time position. We also encourage you to browse current openings.

To post an ad, visit our Classifieds section and complete the online form. Or, email [email protected].

Webinar Programs

Webinar Programs

NYSFDA is committed to providing state-of-the-art education and training opportunities to New York State’s funeral services professionals. Our Webinar Series provides regularly-scheduled training sessions to help licensed funeral directors fulfill Continuing Education requirements and mandatory OSHA training. Webinars cover a range of topics, ensuring members stay on top of their profession. 

As a Student/Resident member of NYSFDA, you’ll have access to all education webinars. Many of these programs are offered free to members. Visit www.nysfda.org for a list of upcoming programs.

NYSFDA Annual Convention

NYSFDA Annual Convention

Each year the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA) hosts an annual convention, providing funeral service professionals the opportunity to earn continuing education credits, connect with their peers from across the state, and discover the latest products and services during the Trade Show.

Mark your calendar for August 18-21, 2024 for this year’s Annual Convention at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY.

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