CFSP Designation from the Academy (APFSP)

08/07/2026

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08/05/2026

What a great week at the NFD&MA Convention!

From the Opening Ceremony to packing up the APFSP booth, it was wonderful connecting with new members, welcoming new CFSPs, reconnecting with longtime friends, and helping former members find their way back to the Academy. Thank you to everyone who stopped by as we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the CFSP designation!

Thank you to our APFSP Board members for all they do, and congratulations to the incoming NFD&MA leadership, who will be installed later today. We wish you all the best in the year ahead!

We're grateful for the friendships, the conversations, and this incredible profession. See you in Texas in 2027! 🤠

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate 250 years of American freedom and the enduring ideals that continue to unite us.

As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors this Independence Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who helped shape our nation's history—and those who continue to serve our communities today.

From all of us at the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July!

07/03/2026

07/01/2026

Your next step in funeral service starts with a great conversation.

Join us for the Academy's upcoming Young Professionals Committee program on July 9, where experienced professionals will share practical career advice, real-world insights, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a student, new to the profession, or planning your next career move, you won't want to miss it.

Check out the flyer for all the details! We hope to see you there!

06/21/2026

Celebrating the fathers and father figures whose care, wisdom, and dedication help shape future generations. Happy Father's Day!

06/19/2026

Honoring the past. Celebrating the progress. Building on the promise of freedom for all.

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It specifically marks the day, June 19, 1865, when 250,000 enslaved people in Texas, were informed of their freedom, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

06/09/2026

Investing in students today helps strengthen our profession tomorrow.

The Fitzgerald Memorial Academic Scholarship provides financial support to students actively working toward a degree in funeral service. If that's you - or someone you know - don't miss this opportunity!

📅 Apply by August 31
🔗 www.APFSP.org/FMScholarship

05/25/2026

“Their sacrifice was the ultimate act of love for their country. May we always remember them.” - Unknown

05/15/2026

Applications are now open for eligible CFSP members interested in serving on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP).

To be considered, applicants must hold the Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) designation in good standing, and must have maintained their CFSP for a minimum of five years as of the 2026 election cycle. For 2026 eligibility purposes, applicants must have originally earned the CFSP designation in 2021 or earlier.

Applications must be received no later than June 30, 2026.

For more information and link to Candidate Application Form, please visit www.APFSP.org/2026election.