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.

06/05/2026

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.

We are looking forward to kicking off our convention with friends, colleagues, and some friendly competition! For full e...
05/24/2026

We are looking forward to kicking off our convention with friends, colleagues, and some friendly competition! For full event details, including our agenda and reminders, visit https://www.gfda.org/summer-convention

We regret to inform you Gerald L. Beck Sr., Father of Steven Beck, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026. The family will rec...
05/19/2026

We regret to inform you Gerald L. Beck Sr., Father of Steven Beck, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026. The family will receive friends at Williams White Columns Funeral Home of Gordon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 6 PM until 8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11 AM in Gordon Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. For Mr. Beck’s full obituary and online condolences visit

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Our Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 1 at the beautiful Jekyll Island Golf Club. Join your friends and colleag...
05/15/2026

Our Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 1 at the beautiful Jekyll Island Golf Club. Join your friends and colleagues to play through some of Jekyll Island’s most pristine lakes, marshes and forests. Register by visiting https://www.gfda.org/summer-convention

If you are celebrating one of these year marks in funeral service, we want to recognize you. Notify GFDA staff by by vi...
05/15/2026

If you are celebrating one of these year marks in funeral service, we want to recognize you. Notify GFDA staff by by visiting https://www.gfda.org/contact-us and provide your name, years licensed, and contact information.

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Roswell, GA
30076

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