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Professional association for funeral directors serving in Mississippi

The Mississippi Funeral Directors Association was formed: to cultivate and promote the art and science of funeral directing and embalming; to elevate and sustain the professional character and education of the funeral directors and embalmers; to encourage among them mutual improvement, social interaction and good will and to the necessity and desirability of enacting and enforcing proper, just and uniform laws pertaining to funeral directing and embalming in the State of Mississippi.

10/07/2026

It was a great evening of fellowship and conversation at MFDA’s Northern District Meeting last night!

With 18 members and industry partners in attendance, we enjoyed a social hour hosted by Jason Heg and Malaki Bean of Heritage Memorial Funding, followed by dinner provided by Mike Smalley and Wilbert Vault Co.

Kevin Hurt of East Mississippi Community College shared an insightful look at the past, present, and future of mortuary education, and we also heard from representatives of Crescent Memorial and SFLIC.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening a success. We were honored to have our President, David Brown, in attendance as well! We raised $100 for the MFDA Foundation through our 50/50 drawing, with Gene Phillips taking home the winning $50 and the remaining $50 going to the Foundation.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support MFDA and make these district gatherings possible!

10/07/2026

🎓 Mortuary science students, this one's for you!

The Mississippi Funeral Directors Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarships. Three $3,000 awards will go to qualified Mississippi students studying Mortuary Sciences, including one awarded in memory of Willis Swain.

These scholarships honor students who carry forward the values, standards, and compassion at the heart of funeral service.

💰 Three scholarships, $3,000 each
⏰ Deadline: December 4, 2026
✉️ Submit by email or mail

Know someone in mortuary school? Tag them or pass this along.

Get the application and guidelines: https://www.mississippifuneraldirectors.com/scholarship

10/07/2026

We’re proud to introduce you to the members of the MFDA Board of Directors who help represent and serve funeral professionals across Mississippi.

👋 Meet Robert Clint Walker, MFDA’s Central District Co-Governor!

Clint began his career in funeral service at just 14 years old in his hometown of Newton, Mississippi. Since receiving his funeral service license in 2017, he has continued serving families with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in Meridian, where he has been part of the team since 2014.

With a passion for serving others and strengthening the profession, Clint is honored to be involved with MFDA and work alongside fellow funeral professionals across the state.

Get to know Clint and learn more about his experience, his passion for serving families, and why he’s honored to serve the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association! Thank you, Clint, for being a valued member of the MFDA Board of Directors.

10/05/2026

📣 Tomorrow’s the night! Don’t miss the MFDA Northern District Meeting on Tuesday, October 6

Join us at Park Heights Restaurant in Tupelo for an evening of fellowship, dinner, and a great program featuring Kevin Hurt of EMCC.

🍹 Happy Hour | 6:00 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner | 7:00 p.m.
📍 Park Heights Restaurant | Tupelo, MS

And again a big thank you to Heritage Memorial Funding for sponsoring happy hour and Wilbert Vaults for sponsoring dinner!

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, be sure to do so. We hope to see you there 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqnytsgsF6NCHZ5B_-dnVH3JcHN-NCSZzvhK-1TchO3r3MTg/viewform

10/02/2026

We’re proud to introduce you to the members of the MFDA Board of Directors who help represent and serve funeral professionals across Mississippi.

👋 Meet Ashley Bowlan, MFDA’s Vice President!

Ashley is a Funeral Director and Preneed Specialist at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch, where he has been serving families since 2018. With 15 years in funeral service, Ashley is a graduate of Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science and has held several leadership roles with MFDA, including Northern District Governor, Secretary/Treasurer and currently services as Vice President.

Ashley enjoys being involved with MFDA and working alongside fellow funeral directors to stay engaged in the issues, policies, and changes affecting the profession.

Get to know Ashley and learn more about his experience, his commitment to funeral service, and why he’s honored to serve the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association! Thank you, Ashley, for being a valued member of the MFDA Board of Directors.

09/29/2026

It’s almost time for the MFDA Northern District Meeting! 👋

Join us Tuesday, October 6, in Tupelo for an evening of good food, conversation, and a great guest speaker. Kevin Hurt from EMCC will be joining us as our guest speaker for the evening!

🍹 Happy Hour | 6:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner | 7:00 PM
📍 Park Heights Restaurant | Tupelo, MS

A special thank-you to Heritage Memorial Funding for sponsoring happy hour and Wilbert Vaults for sponsoring dinner!

Please be sure to RSVP so we can ensure adequate accommodations. We hope to see you there!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqnytsgsF6NCHZ5B_-dnVH3JcHN-NCSZzvhK-1TchO3r3MTg/viewform?

09/25/2026

A look back at a great evening with the MFDA Central District!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on last week at Parlor 1886 for good food, great conversation, and time together with our fellow members. We also enjoyed hearing from the Nursing Honor Guard and appreciate them sharing their time and expertise with us.

A special thank you to Bill and Linda Lindley with Messenger for helping make this evening for the Central District Meeting possible. We’re grateful for the opportunity to come together and connect with members across the Central District!

📸 Here are a few moments from the evening. We’ll see you at the next one!

09/22/2026

We’re proud to introduce you to the members of the MFDA Board of Directors who help represent and serve funeral professionals across Mississippi.

👋Meet John Musgrove, MFDA’s Southern District Governor!

John is the owner and licensed funeral director/embalmer of Musgrove Funeral Home in Taylorsville. Since beginning his career in 2019, he has developed a deep passion for funeral service, embalming, education, and serving families with dignity and respect.

Get to know John and learn more about his experience, his passion for the profession, and why he’s honored to serve the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association! Thank you for being a valued member of the MFDA Board of Directors.

09/21/2026

📢 Important update for Mississippi funeral service professionals

The Mississippi State Department of Health is preparing to launch VITA, a new system for managing vital records across the state — and registration is required before your organization can use the system.

If your organization files vital events, now is the time to get prepared:

• Complete the required VITA training
• Register your organization and users
• Add facility administrators for verification
• Make sure your staff is ready for the transition

⚠️ Training must be completed before registering online, so don’t wait to get started!

Please review the attached announcement for full details, training information, and registration instructions.

09/17/2026

🎓 Calling all mortuary science students!

If you’re pursuing a career in funeral service, don’t miss this opportunity.

The Mississippi Funeral Directors Foundation awards three $3,000 scholarships each year to qualified Mississippi students studying Mortuary Sciences — including one scholarship awarded in memory of Willis Swain.

This scholarship is more than financial support. It’s an opportunity to recognize students who are committed to the values, standards, and caring tradition of funeral service.

📚 Three scholarships | $3,000 each
📅 Application deadline: December 4, 2026
📩 Applications may be submitted by email or mail.

Know a student in mortuary school? Share this with them! You never know who might need to see this opportunity.

Learn more and download the application & guidelines at https://www.mississippifuneraldirectors.com/scholarship

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Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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http://www.mississippifuneraldirectors.com/

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