When someone dies in New Orleans, a traditional New Orleans funeral service might begin with a slow march from the deceased’s home to the church or funeral home. During the march, a horse-drawn hearse might carry the casket, accompanied by a brass band playing somber dirges and hymns. This year’s NFDA Service of Remembrance will incorporate these traditions while honoring the memory of funeral service family members who died during the past year.
The NFDA Service of Remembrance is an annual ceremony held during the NFDA International Convention & Expo, celebrating the lives of funeral professionals and their loved ones who have died that year.
Watch the 2023 Service of Remembrance below.
If you would like to remember someone, please complete the form including information about the deceased as you would like it to appear in the Service of Remembrance program and other NFDA materials.
You may submit up to ten (10) individuals at a time.
***All names submitted after July 1, 2024 will appear in the 2025 Service of Remembrance***
Please double-check the spelling of the deceased name and information before completing your submission. The information will be used as it was submitted in the Service of Remembrance program and NFDA materials.