The May issue of The Director is now available online.

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Since at least 2010, there have been reports that 60 Minutes was doing an investigative news story into management and operational practices at American cemeteries. The story will air this coming Sunday, May 20, on CBS stations throughout the country (check local listings). This story was originally prompted by the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal in Chicago.

Distinguish yourself from the competition with the only national certification for preplanners – NFDA's exclusive Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) designation! Plan to participate in the CPC Seminar taking place July 12-13 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in Pittsburgh, Penn. This seminar is open only to licensed funeral directors.

Posted: May 11, 2012

Less than a month after releasing data about its 2011 undercover inspections, the FTC announced that it was charging a funeral home with violating the Funeral Rule and seeking $80,000 in civil penalties.

For Immediate Release: May 4, 2012

Brookfield, Wis. – Every year, more than 450,000 people are injured or killed in automobile accidents caused by distracted driving. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has partnered with Federated Insurance to offer Association members an exclusive community outreach kit to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving. The kit is available to NFDA members at no cost. Federated Insurance is NFDA's endorsed provider of business insurance.

"NFDA is pleased to partner with Federated Insurance to help bring attention to the growing problem of distracted driving," said NFDA CEO Christine Pepper. "The 'In the Blink of an Eye' DVD has the power to save many lives and we hope our members will take advantage of this important benefit by requesting a free copy to share in their communities."