WV Funeral Directors and Crematory Operators Association

10/10/2026

Please join me in expressing our sincerest condolences to the family of Grady Bowyer. Grady served as the Office Manager for the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners. An update will be posted when services are announced.

https://www.goodshepherdmortuarywv.com/obituaries/Grady-M-Bowyer?obId=49830848&fbclid=IwY2xjawU3B7NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mA2JyaWQRMWZXV215QWxndWtSdjl5cVBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR5dBV69Ys6J0VqKEobp_jPd1Y-TYCoIXlkCYGEizg9Jgg9wyoqcqa6i4wYOHA_aem_LnbSfNPRY3lwwhXICMCVyQ

View Grady M. Bowyer's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10/06/2026

09/23/2026

Update: Full obituary and service times here: https://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituaries/Michael-W-Nicodemus?obId=49690675 #/obituaryInfo

I am truly heartbroken by the announcement from NFDA about my friend, Mike Nicodemus. Announcement: It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news that Mike, NFDA's Vice President of Cremation Services, passed away recently. Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth, and two children, Erin VanHouten and Ryan Nicodemus, who are in our thoughts now. Arrangements are not known at this time.

09/10/2026

There's always room for 1 more! We have met the criteria to run the class, but feel free to sign up if you wish to attend! The more the merrier! CE Credits approved for WV and APFSP.

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

Attn: Funeral Directors!! We still have 2 seats to fill to bring our Arranger Training Master Class to our office in Charleston, WV! Call to sign up today!! AND...we still have funds available to cover half the cost for you! Call or email the office to sign up!

08/28/2026

Premier Preferred Partner ASD - Answering Service for Directors has announced the release of ASD Mobile 6, the latest version of its mobile application for Apple devices. The update introduces several new features designed to help funeral professionals manage their businesses more efficiently while away from the office. Learn more:https://sifhazurestorage.blob.core.windows.net/websitedownloads/PreferredPartners/2026/ASD-Introduces-ASD-Mobile-6.pdf

08/28/2026

Nominations are open for the 2027 NextGen Professional of the Year Award—and we want to hear from you! Celebrate a rising leader in the funeral profession who is making a true impact. It could be a colleague… or yourself.

As 2026 recipient David Mayne Root shared, being recognized by your peers is "a meaningful honor," and he encourages others to "nominate themselves or their colleagues."

Winner receives:
• Recognition at the 2027 NextGen Seminar in Punta Cana
• Complimentary registration

Submit your nomination by October 1, 2026
Find the application and details on our website: https://www.selectedfuneralhomes.org/NextGen-Opportunities/NextGen-Seminar/NextGen-Professional-of-the-Year

Special thank you to the NextGen Community partner, Kelco. https://www.selectedfuneralhomes.org/PreferredPartners/Details/10793

08/28/2026

Selected is excited to congratulate John Greco of Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home (top left) on his induction into the Weirton, WV Hall of Fame! Read more in the Weirton Daily Times: https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/local-news/2026/08/weirton-hall-of-fame-inducts-class-of-2026/