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May Crash Review
05/10/2023

May Crash Review

Sponsored by Indiana Donor Network

Support the Education Foundation!
05/03/2023

Support the Education Foundation!

The Silent Auction at convention will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 2:30PM!

2023 Exhibitors & Sponsors!
05/03/2023

2023 Exhibitors & Sponsors!

We have a full trade show floor so plan to spend a lot of time visiting with exhibitors!

142nd Annual Convention & Trade Show
05/03/2023

142nd Annual Convention & Trade Show

Did we save the best for last? Come find out for yourself - Thursday's schedule includes 2 general CE's and 1 Law CE.

Juggling Elder Care
04/27/2023

Juggling Elder Care

Did you know that the two fastest growing age groups in the U.S. are people over the age of 85, and people aged 100 and over?

The IDOH has PPE items available to send to businesses for their use.
04/24/2023

The IDOH has PPE items available to send to businesses for their use.

The PPE items are free as well as shipping to the business address.

IFDA Medicaid Legislation Becomes Law
04/21/2023

IFDA Medicaid Legislation Becomes Law

On Wednesday April 20, 2023, Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law IFDA-authored Senate Bill 373 which provides a statutory increase to the amount of outside contributions a funeral home and cemetery can accept when caring for a decedent who qualifies for Medicaid-approved funeral/burial assistance.

Social Security Fax Numbers
04/12/2023

Social Security Fax Numbers

The Indiana Social Security offices have changed their fax numbers.

142nd Annual Convention & Trade Show
04/11/2023

142nd Annual Convention & Trade Show

May 22 - 25, 2023

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN O'LEARY | THURSDAY, MAY 25

IFDA has an APP!
01/26/2023

IFDA has an APP!

IFDA at your fingertips! Download it today for easy access to the website, latest news and event information. We will even send out notifications to get information to you quickly! Download from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

2023 Indiana Labor Law Posters Available
01/13/2023

2023 Indiana Labor Law Posters Available

$30 plus shipping Contact Bailey to order - bailey@infda.org or 317-846-2448

2023 Indiana Labor Law Posters Available
01/10/2023

2023 Indiana Labor Law Posters Available

$30 plus shipping Contact Bailey to order - bailey@infda.org or 317-846-2448

2023 Relevance Conference
01/04/2023

2023 Relevance Conference

Featuring Larry Stuart Jr., Raven Plume Consulting, Linda Cheldelin Fell, International Grief Institute, Andy Clayton, CFSP, IFDA

Embalming & FTC Seminars moved to December 22!
12/19/2022

Embalming & FTC Seminars moved to December 22!

Due to the impending weather, Friday's seminars have been moved to THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22!

Hillenbrand agrees to sell storied Batesville Casket Co. for $761M
12/15/2022

Hillenbrand agrees to sell storied Batesville Casket Co. for $761M

Hillenbrand Inc. has reached an agreement to sell its storied Batesville Casket Co. to an affiliate of a Connecticut-based private equity firm for $761.5 million.

Funeral homes could soon have to post prices online
12/14/2022

Funeral homes could soon have to post prices online

Funeral homes around the country could soon be required to post a clear list of their prices online for services like burial and cremation, part of an updated federal rule designed to help consumers compare options after a loved one dies.

3 Distance Learning General CE Hours Now Available!
12/07/2022

3 Distance Learning General CE Hours Now Available!

Still need in-person hours? IFDA is offering 3 1-hour sessions on December 23!

3 In-Person Seminars December 23
12/07/2022

3 In-Person Seminars December 23

Still need in-person hours? IFDA is offering 3 1-hour sessions on December 23!

Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service meets to discuss possible changes for entry to funeral director practice.
12/02/2022

Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service meets to discuss possible changes for entry to funeral director practice.

At their December 2022 meeting, the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service, at the urgence of IFDA, began the process of reviewing the path of entry into practice for Indiana funeral service. In August of 2022, after several years of workforce study, IFDA petitioned the State Board to review Indiana’s nearly 40-year-old entry-to-practice model for 21st century relevancy and to seek opportunities to improve and make more efficient. This petition included reviewing the role/relevancy of the National Board Exam in developing the next generation of licensed funeral service practitioners.

2023 Certificate of Authority Renewal Pre-Need Contract Reporting
12/02/2022

2023 Certificate of Authority Renewal Pre-Need Contract Reporting

We are pleased to announce the Indiana State Board of Funeral & Cemetery Service suspended all per-contract payments for the 2023 renewal. The State’s consumer protection fund is above 2.5 million dollars in value therefore NO PAYMENTS will be required when certificates of authority are renewed.

SCAM ALERT
11/18/2022

SCAM ALERT

Please read your dues renewal carefully and make certain it came from IFDA

Need to check for approved CE providers? Follow the steps below!
11/17/2022

Need to check for approved CE providers? Follow the steps below!

Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

Jasper County death certificate fees
11/04/2022

Jasper County death certificate fees

Jasper County Health Department death certificate fees to increase.

DEA National RX Takeback Day
10/26/2022

DEA National RX Takeback Day

Saturday, October 29th - check out their website for a site in your area

Military One Source
10/17/2022

Military One Source

Military Funeral Honors Contact Information

Ohio Right of Disposition
09/22/2022

Ohio Right of Disposition

OHIO PRIORITY LIST: WHO HOLDS THE RIGHT OF DISPOSITION FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OHIO RIGHT OF DISPOSITION GUIDE

District Meeting Registration is now open!
08/23/2022

District Meeting Registration is now open!

Registration for District Meetings is now open! IFDA Members FREE, non-members $200

Vincennes University will be holding a Health Career Fair on October 24.
08/19/2022

Vincennes University will be holding a Health Career Fair on October 24.

Funeral Services students will be attending this event. This is a great time to network with students as well as finding that ideal graduate.

Indiana Department of Health Death Amendments
08/15/2022

Indiana Department of Health Death Amendments

It has been brought to our attention that the help desk has been receiving a high number of calls regarding death amendments.

September & November Crash Review - IN PERSON
07/25/2022

September & November Crash Review - IN PERSON

The September and November Crash Reviews will both be IN PERSON! Online registration coming soon!

Free Military Honors Video
07/22/2022

Free Military Honors Video

The Department of Defense has produced a video that explains the military honors available to our nation’s heroes. This video can be added to your website, shared on social media, shown to families during an arrangement conference, used in community presentations and more.

Did you know your EAP inlcudes Legal Benefits?
06/30/2022

Did you know your EAP inlcudes Legal Benefits?

Legal Benefits is a very popular EAP Resource for your Employees and their family members. Whether it’s help with a Will, Traffic Violation, Criminal Case, Divorce, Child Custody or Bankruptcy, ESI’s innovative Benefit is designed to assist Members with their Personal Legal concerns.

DRIVE Website
04/29/2022

DRIVE Website

DRIVE INFORMATION