Participants from across the nation meet virtually eight times throughout the year and twice in person at the NFDA Leadership Conference in July.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts within the funeral service profession – those with first-hand knowledge of what makes a business successful.  There is also an impressive lineup of outside presenters who are authorities on qualities found in good leaders and the art of strategic planning. This is knowledge that you can begin integrating into your firm’s culture.

NFDA’s National Emerging Leaders Program is open to all licensed funeral professionals, who are first career funeral directors (licensed 5-10 years) or second career funeral directors (licensed 3-8 years).

Return in 2023 if you are interested in completing this program. Candidates are required to submit a program application along with the $1,500 application fee which also covers the registration fees for the 2022 and 2023 NFDA Leadership Conferences. You’ll enjoy approximately eight virtual sessions led by top-rated speakers and trainers, printed educational materials, CE hours, and high-level networking opportunities with leaders in the funeral profession. Participants are also eligible to receive up to a $1,000 travel stipend to cover travel expenses and accommodations for the 2022 and 2023 Leadership Conferences.

The application process will open in Spring 2023.