Programs – Career in Funeral Service

NYSFDA Student Day

The future of our industry is as important as ever, and NYSFDA is committed to cultivating relationships with mortuary science students, registered residents, and recent graduates. The NYSFDA Student Day is an annual, in-person event designed for students and residents to connect, network, and learn from one another and licensed funeral directors. Students from all four mortuary science programs throughout the state are invited to participate in the event.

Connect. Learn. Grow.

A great addition to your coursework. NYSFDA Student Day program offers practical, hands-on learning. Throughout the day active funeral directors led workshop discussions on everything from navigating arrangements with families to dressing for success and interviewing tips. Plus, offered real-life scenarios, stepped through different “what would you do?” situations, and reviewed everything from removal (proper techniques when using church trucks and stretchers) to setting up for services, including: cremation, casket navigation, flag presentation, and flower arranging. The day included:

educational workshops designed to prepare you for your early career as a funeral director
time to connect with other students from across the state
open Q&A period
opportunity to hear from NYSFDA leaders and newly licensed directors

Thank You Sponsors!

American Funeral Consultants (AFC) – Break Sponsor
Directors Choice Credit Union – Giveaway Sponsor
International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) – Giveaway Sponsor
PrePlan Funeral Trust – Giveaway Sponsor
TribuCast – Giveaway Sponsor

2024 Student Day

NYSFDA Annual Convention

Mark your calendar for August 18-20, 2025 for this NYSFDA’s Annual Convention in Saratoga Springs, NY. The event schedule and registration (free for NYSFDA Student Members) will be available in mid-May 2025. Visit the NYSFDA website for full details.

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.

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.