Georgia Funeral Directors Association

Georgia Funeral Directors Association Georgia Funeral Directors Association is the oldest funeral service association in Georgia.

GFDA offers continuing education, approved by state funeral service boards, at various forums and times throughout each year, featuring presentations on topics that are timely, cost-effective, and highly informative to funeral directors and embalmers. GFDA provides information about association activities and funeral service legislative, licensing and regulatory matters to its membership. GFDA als

o serves as a notification to membership for deaths within the funeral profession, primarily licensed funeral directors, sales associates and/or members of their immediate families. GFDA, the Executive Committee, Executive Director and registered Lobbyist, continuously monitors legislation of interest to the funeral service profession and expresses views of the association to elected leadership of Georgia. Additionally, the Lobbyist and Executive Director maintain close working relationships with state regulatory agencies, related funeral industry organizations, the insurance industry, and the business and legal communities. GFDA is the only National Funeral Directors Association state affiliate association in Georgia and corresponds with members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation regarding federal issues of concern to the funeral profession. GFDA, through its Executive Committee and Executive Director, serves as a resource center for information on all aspects of funeral service.

06/19/2026

A message from Casey Brannen-Strickland, GFDA President.

We regret to inform you Helen V. Bearden, Mother of Ted Bearden, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Funeral services ...
06/17/2026

We regret to inform you Helen V. Bearden, Mother of Ted Bearden, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. For Mrs. Bearden’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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We regret to inform you James Mathew Weeks, GFDA Past President, passed away June 16, 2026. A service will be held at 10...
06/17/2026

We regret to inform you James Mathew Weeks, GFDA Past President, passed away June 16, 2026. A service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. A private family burial will be held. For Mr. Weeks’ full obituary and online condolences visit

James Mathew Weeks, (Jim, Jimmy, Coco) 81, of Savannah Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on June 16, 2026 at Isle of Hope, surrounded by his lovi

06/05/2026

A message from David Mowell, GFDA Past President.

06/04/2026

A Message from the 2026-2027 GFDA Executive Committee!

David Mowell, Immediate Past President; Casey Brannen-Strickland, President; Teddy Price, Treasurer; Darren Day, President-elect; and Chris Messina, Secretary

Day 3 the education continues and we close out our convention with a great evening of fun for all! For full event detail...
05/26/2026

Day 3 the education continues and we close out our convention with a great evening of fun for all! For full event details, including our agenda and reminders, visit https://www.gfda.org/summer-convention

05/25/2026

An invitation from the GFDA Executive Committee

Day 2 of our convention is when the learning begins and the fun continues! For full event details, including our agenda ...
05/25/2026

Day 2 of our convention is when the learning begins and the fun continues! For full event details, including our agenda and reminders, visit https://www.gfda.org/summer-convention

On this Memorial Day, we pause to thank and honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for freedom.
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to thank and honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for freedom.

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Roswell, GA
30076

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