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Five States Align as "Northeast Funeral Service Partnership"

Recognizing the untapped strength of collaboration, the president, president-elect, policy board representative and executive director from five northeastern funeral director associations joined together for two days of discussions over industry concerns that collectively and geographically could be opportunities to further advance this multi-state partnership.
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Give Back for Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2018, is #GivingTuesday. A global day of giving, #GivingTuesday is celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the time of year associated with gratitude and reflection.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Employer Provided-Housing

Many funeral homes have separate residential living spaces attached to or located on the same property as the funeral home. It is not uncommon for funeral home employers to make the residential property available to an employee as part of his or her employment or compensation package.

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Ask the Manager

The NJSFDA Manager of the Day program provides members with a resource for addressing and resolving problems that arise in the daily operations of their funeral homes. Here are some matters that were brought to the attention of the Manager of the Day in recent months.

Q. My firm is handling a trade call for an out-of-state funeral home. How do I handle the case in EDRS if my firm is not the funeral home of record? A. The Trade Call tab in EDRS is used for this exact purpose. Complete a new case in EDRS and enter... Read More

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Things to Consider

Membership has its benefits.

Whether you are a funeral home owner, experienced licensee or newly licensed funeral director, membership in the NJSFDA offers numerous opportunities and services designed specifically to help funeral professionals like you reach your full potential.

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OSHA Safety in one Convenient Package

Our easy to understand OSHA Written Communication Plan helps put the things you need to know about OSHA safety into one convenient package. The Plan includes helpful information on three major OSHA standards and plans required for funeral homes.

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In Memoriam

Consider Giving Back

There is no better way to remember the life of a friend in funeral service than with a donation to the New Jersey Funeral Service Education In Memoriam, Community Outreach and Scholarship Program.

Your donation contributes to the growth of our scholarship fund for outstanding mortuary science students in New Jersey and annual community outreach in the name of funeral service.

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President's Message

It has been many years since I stepped out of the room and walked back in to find myself elected... Read more

George

It has been quite a year for the NJSFDA, both legally and legislatively. Three major, long-term initiatives have either come to a completion or are about to conclude... Read more

Trust Topics

There are no new Trust Topics this month. Read more

Ask the Agency

No one ever wants to wake up in the middle of the night, or return from a day away from home... Read more

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Give Back for Giving Tuesday

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Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Children’s Grief Awareness Day is November 15, 2018. Celebrated annually, it is a day to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and increase understanding around childhood bereavement. The New York Life Foundation estimates that “one in seven children will experience the death of a parent ... Read more

Five States Align as "Northeast Funeral Service Partnership"

Give Back for Giving Tuesday

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Employer Provided-Housing

Ask the Manager

Directors Digest

Things to Consider

Membership has its benefits.

OSHA Safety in one Convenient Package

In Memoriam

Consider Giving Back

Columns

President's Message

George

Trust Topics

Ask the Agency

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Give Back for Giving Tuesday

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