COVID-19 Updates & Guidance

NYSFDA's first and most important priority is the health and safety of our members, your staff and the families you serve, and the well-being of our employees. As we're dealing with COVID-19 (coronavirus), we encourage you to visit our Resource Page dedicated to COVID-19.

When additional information directly relating to the funeral services industry becomes available we will be sure to share it with our members.

NYS Tribute Foundation Creates Disaster Relief Fund

The New York State Tribute Foundation, with its tradition of “charity, knowledge and education” in support of funeral service, has established a Disaster Relief Fund in the wake of the unprecedented number of lives lost from COVID-19 in New York. Our thoughts and prayers are with those families who have lost a loved one due to the pandemic.

Click here to donate.

Welcome to NYSFDA

Founded in 1889, New York State Funeral Directors Association Inc. is among the oldest associations of funeral directors in the United States.

Headquartered in Albany, NYSFDA provides professional services and educational programming designed to empower, inspire and elevate the state’s funeral services industry and its professionals.
Learn more about the benefits of NYSFDA membership. 

Our member funeral directors are compassionate experts – all adhering to an enforceable Code of Ethics. Whether remembering a loved one or making personal arrangements for the future, NYSFDA members explain various services available, take care of the important details, and provide options that fit within individual budgets.
Learn more about how NYSFDA members can help you during an emotional time.