ICFSEB

08/26/2026

📍That’s a wrap from Vail!

📚The Conference’s Regulatory Board Service Workshop brought funeral service regulators from across the US and Canada together in Vail, CO, for a full day of learning, discussion, and collaboration.

🧠 Led by Conference Legal Counsel Dale Atkinson, attendees explored the fundamentals of effective regulatory board service while sharing experiences, and learning from colleagues across jurisdictions.

🤩 Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation!

08/06/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the death of one of our beloved past presidents, Sandy Mahon. He was a member of The Conference board of directors for 6 years representing Saskatchewan and District 8. He was one of the kindest souls to ever serve and we even trained him to stop pronouncing it Mary-land by the end of his term. Sandy, you will be dearly missed.

Read or listen to the obituary for Alexander Roy Mahon, lovingly remembered by family and friends. Light a candle, share a memory, or leave a message of condolence at Sage Funeral Home in Regina, SK.

08/05/2026

🤝 Great leadership starts with great relationships.

⚰️ ICFSEB Executive Director Dalene Randall Paull and President Chris Howard represented The Conference at the NFDA Leadership Conference 2026, connecting with funeral association leaders from across the country.

📈At The Conference, we believe in transcending the transactional—investing in leadership, collaboration, and the people who move funeral service forward together.

08/03/2026

📍 The Conference is thrilled to be in Tampa at the 89th Annual National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc. convention.

👋 Come by Booth 328 to learn all about the National Board Exam, The Conference, and our growing list of passionate funeral service volunteers!

🏆 Ask about our special gift for NBE passers.

07/29/2026

📣 Join us for The Conference's third Virtual Learning Session of the year!

🧠 The Role of Education and Accreditation in Regulation will be led by Conference Legal Counsel Dale Atkinson. The session will provide valuable insights into how these elements work together to protect the public and strengthen the profession.

This webinar is open to all funeral service professionals, including:
⚖️ Regulatory board members
⚱️ Licensed funeral directors and embalmers
🎓 Funeral service educators

📅 Register here and join the conversation: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HPSxWiuER9Kqx-xO9pShPw #/registration

07/24/2026

🚨Last call!

🫵 Calling all funeral service professionals!

❓ What does the job of a Funeral Director and Embalmer look like today? You tell us!

🗣️ We are looking for licensed practitioners who are willing to share their experience and expertise as part of this important process. No prior exam development experience is required and your travel expenses are covered!

🚨 Volunteer Requirements:
-Passed both the National Board Examination Arts & Sciences
-Currently licensed and in good standing as a Funeral Director and Embalmer
-Working understanding of technology; laptop, internet access, and Zoom
-Ability to communicate effectively both in person and remotely
-Ability to commit to both in-person meetings; October 13-15, 2026 and April 20-21, 2027
-Committed to security and willingness to sign an NDA

Apply here: https://theconferenceonline.org/jta/

Please share this opportunity with colleagues and other licensed funeral service professionals as you see fit!

07/20/2026

🚨Don’t forget to apply before next week’s deadline!

See more info below.

🫵 Calling all funeral service professionals!

❓ What does the job of a Funeral Director and Embalmer look like today? You tell us!

📚 The Conference periodically conducts a nationwide survey to identify the knowledge, skills, and tasks required of today’s funeral directors and embalmers. This ensures that the National Board Examination is a reflection of current practice.

🗣️ We are looking for licensed practitioners who are willing to share their experience and expertise as part of this important process. No prior exam development experience is required and your travel expenses are covered!

🚨 Volunteer Requirements:
-Passed both the National Board Examination Arts & Sciences
-Currently licensed and in good standing as a Funeral Director and Embalmer
-Working understanding of technology; laptop, internet access, and Zoom
-Ability to communicate effectively both in person and remotely
-Ability to commit to both in-person meetings; October 13-15, 2026 and April 20-21, 2027
-Committed to security and willingness to sign an NDA

Apply here: https://theconferenceonline.org/jta/

Please share this opportunity with colleagues and other licensed funeral service professionals as you see fit!

04/21/2026

🗣️ Last call!

✍️ The Conference’s Q&A with candidates will be TODAY at 1:15 p.m. CT

⏳ See y’all soon!

🗣️ Let’s talk about the National Board Exam!

💻 Join Conference staff for a live Q&A Zoom session designed to familiarize funeral service candidates with the exam process. We’ll cover everything from how the exam is developed to what you can expect on test day—plus the study tools that can help you succeed.

❓ Have questions? We have answers.

✍️ Sign up today! Space is limited.

Convene with The Conference Q&A
April 21, 2026, 1:15 p.m. CT
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FIOdlmT6Tw-8iOIvlBuW0Q #/registration

04/20/2026

🚨 ICYMI: The Conference is hosting our first virtual learning session on April 21 at 12 p.m. CT.

💻 The session will focus on conflict identification and resolution for regulatory boards. It will be led by Dale Atkinson, Conference legal counsel and regulatory expert.

✍️ Sign up today! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8po9zcQsQZ-qpxdzL7R11w #/registration