News
05/03/2023
Support the Education Foundation!
The Silent Auction at convention will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 2:30PM!
05/03/2023
2023 Exhibitors & Sponsors!
We have a full trade show floor so plan to spend a lot of time visiting with exhibitors!
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.
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?
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.
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.
04/12/2023
Social Security Fax Numbers
The Indiana Social Security offices have changed their fax numbers.
04/11/2023
142nd Annual Convention & Trade Show
May 22 - 25, 2023
KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN O'LEARY | THURSDAY, MAY 25
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.
01/13/2023
2023 Indiana Labor Law Posters Available
$30 plus shipping Contact Bailey to order - bailey@infda.org or 317-846-2448
01/10/2023
2023 Indiana Labor Law Posters Available
$30 plus shipping Contact Bailey to order - bailey@infda.org or 317-846-2448
01/04/2023
2023 Relevance Conference
Featuring Larry Stuart Jr., Raven Plume Consulting, Linda Cheldelin Fell, International Grief Institute, Andy Clayton, CFSP, IFDA
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!
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.
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.
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!
12/07/2022
3 In-Person Seminars December 23
Still need in-person hours? IFDA is offering 3 1-hour sessions on December 23!
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.
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.
11/17/2022
Need to check for approved CE providers? Follow the steps below!
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
11/04/2022
Jasper County death certificate fees
Jasper County Health Department death certificate fees to increase.
10/26/2022
DEA National RX Takeback Day
Saturday, October 29th - check out their website for a site in your area
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
08/23/2022
District Meeting Registration is now open!
Registration for District Meetings is now open! IFDA Members FREE, non-members $200
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.
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.
07/25/2022
September & November Crash Review - IN PERSON
The September and November Crash Reviews will both be IN PERSON! Online registration coming soon!
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.
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.
