Breaking News
For information about a new telephone scam to families instead of funeral homes, click here.
If you would like to serve on a 2011-2012 TFDA Committee, click here for the committee request form.
New wage and hour ruling passed by the Department of Labor. Click here for the information.
For an update on the legislative information for regional meetings, click here.
Look under "My Profession" for a 100th anniversary story on NYC's Triangle Shirtwaist fire: When local funeral directors received one of their first experiences in disaster response.
Look under "My Business" for new information -- Standard Operating Procedures for Military Honors. Click here for 2011 information and request form.
Public Officials Contact Questionnaire: Please click here to download a copy of TFDA's Questionnaire about your political contacts. Fill out the form and fax to TFDA at (512) 443-3559 or mail to the TFDA office: 1513 S. IH 35, Austin, TX 78741
The Nigerian Funeral Scam continues to operate on and off. If you think the person might actually be legitimate, refer them to the Overseas Citizen's Office of the US State Department. They will assist any person return a body to the US. The telephone number is 888-407-4747. Do not send anyone money even if they give you a credit card that appears to go through.
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By joining the Texas Funeral Directors Association you will get access to the latest legislative information, cutting edge training and technical information and tools vital to maintaining and growing your business. Most importantly, you will get access to a community of your peers to share ideas and cumulative years of experience. Don't wait another minute. Join now to learn, grow and connect.
TFDA's Mission Statement: Promote and improve the funeral industry and consumer relations, through education and legislative capabilities, making the membership better informed and capable of responding to the consumer at local levels.
TFDA's Vision Statement for 2011-2012:
Building: Awareness - Business - Connections
