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Thank you for investing in the future of funeral service by joining or renewing your membership with MFDA. It’s great to know we can rely on members such as you to support YOUR association’s efforts as we move forward in the coming year. MFDA is more than an association; we are an extension of your staff. We are an advocate for your success as a funeral service professional.
Advocacy and Representation: Trade associations serve as powerful advocates for industry professionals, ensuring that the concerns and perspectives of funeral service providers are heard by policymakers and regulatory bodies. Our MFDA staff and board members participate in meetings and discussions with the Minnesota Department of Health Mortuary Science Section staff to communicate questions/issues to represent our members as needed.
By being a member of MFDA, you contribute to a collective voice that shapes legislation and regulations affecting our industry. Last year MFDA was successful in passing our Transfer Care Specialist (TCS) legislative priority, which became law on July 1. By integrating TCS into their staff, Minnesota funeral directors can focus more on their core mission of guiding families through the grieving process while ensuring operational efficiency and high standards of care.
In 2025 & 2026 we continue to focus on internship changes and reciprocal license modifications.
Access to Industry Resources: Members receive access to resources such as industry publications, research, and tools that can aid in their professional development and business operations. An important resource is access to our Legal Counsel Michael Sharkey specifically for members who need mortuary law specific legal guidance, (often on short or even emergency notice) can spend up to 30 minutes free of charge getting answers they need. If a call takes more than 30 minutes of guidance, the member will be advised to retain Mr. Sharkey privately.
Networking, Collaboration and Communication: MFDA provides a unique members-only platform for networking and collaboration. Our MFDA Online Community connects peers, suppliers, and professionals within the funeral service community to gain valuable insights, share best practices, and build relationships that can positively impact your business. Important communications are shared using our Online Community. Additional communications are sent to members through our Bulletin, emails, website, and social media, and coming in 2025 text messages.
Event Registration Discounts and Free CEUs: Enjoy members-only discounted rates on registrations for MFDA events, conferences, and convention. As a member there are opportunities during the year for free CEUs offered both in-person and virtually. MFDA’s 134th Annual Convention will be at the Marriott Minneapolis Northwest in Brooklyn Park on April 29-May 1, 2025. New in 2025, we are launching events for Women in Funeral Service (WIFS) to support women funeral professionals - look for information on our first conference to be held in November 2025!
MFDA launched their 7-hour on-demand virtual Transfer Care Specialist (TCS) Training in May. MFDA members save $600 on the training registration fee. Additional CEU opportunities for TCS will be available throughout 2025.
Job Board and Career Center: Explore career opportunities and stay connected with the industry’s latest job postings through our dedicated job board and career center. MFDA membership provides you with a platform to advance your professional journey, and only members can create a job posting and receive a 50% discount on job postings.
Industry Partnerships: MFDA continues to partner with our endorsed preneed insurance provider Funeral Directors Life, endorsed commercial insurance provider Federated Insurance, and support of the Healing Hearts Connection.
Endorsement fees from Funeral Directors Life and Federated Insurance largely support our budget and benefits provided to our members.
Members-Only Video Campaign: MFDA will continue to create consumer campaign videos promoting the value of a funeral and working with our MFDA members. The campaign will be promoted on our website and social media accounts with images and short videos available for member funeral homes to use on their website and social media. There will be a search function for consumers to find MFDA members for their preneed and at-need services.
MFDA Committees: Members can join one of our active association committees: Legislative, Education, Finance, and Professional Practices. Most committee meetings are held virtually on Zoom. If you’re interested in joining one of our committees or task forces, please contact the MFDA office at 763-416-0124 or email info@mnfuneral.org.
Professional Development: Our 2024-2025 MFDA Leadership Academy experience enables both experienced and emerging leaders to excel – now and into the future. Participants are learning leadership concepts and proven techniques, as well as gaining important insights into MFDA. Our Leadership Academy students will graduate during our 2025 annual Convention.
Update to MFDA Firm Membership Dues Beginning in 2025: As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure transparency, fairness, and alignment with industry trends, beginning in 2025 dues will now be based on actual reported case data. The data for 2025 was obtained from the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records from 2023 reported death certificates (cases) to ensure consistency across all funeral home members. By using verified case counts from the previous year, we can establish a more transparent process that reflects the current landscape of our profession.
Click image below to view our MFDA Goals and Strategies through 2025
Allied Members - What type of visibility benefits are there as an MFDA Allied Member?
MFDA membership structure includes the following categories:
Firm - membership pricing based on number of reported cases in 2023 (data used from MDH Office of Vital Records):
Individual - Open to licensed funeral directors who are not owners and work for a funeral home who is not an MFDA member - $600
Associate - Open to funeral homes with their main location in a surrounding state (North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin) - $600
Allied - Companies that sell goods and services to the funeral industry - $400
Emeritus - Retired funeral directors with no affiliation with a member firm - $150
Student - Individuals who are currently enrolled in a recognized School of Mortuary Science (Must provide Mortuary Science School name) - Free
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