Who can be an Associate Member?
Associate Membership is open only to companies that have been NFDA business partners for the past two consecutive years (as one or more of the following: advertiser, exhibitor, sponsor), that are not otherwise eligible for membership in NFDA. Associate Members are evaluated annually to ensure that eligibility criteria are met.
How much is an Associate Membership?
$595 dollars/year
What are the benefits of an Associate Membership?
The primary benefit is the validation of your close and supportive affiliation with the world’s leading funeral service association. Additional benefits include:
- Associate Member logo
- 3 additional points for booth selection
- Free NFDA webinars, including CE
- Select NFDA data and reports - ex: Cremation & Burial Report
- Member rates from NFDA select Endorsed Providers
- Discount Advantage programs
- The Director magazine for primary contact
- Digital version of The Director for primary contact
- Our bi-weekly e-newsletter, the NFDA Bulletin, for primary contact
- Our weekly e-newsletter, the Memorial Business Journal, for primary contact
- Identified as Associate Member in NFDA Supplier Directory
- Free to all Gold and above Convention Sponsors ($20,000+)
Please note: Associate membership is a valued partnership between NFDA and industry suppliers, but it is not an endorsement of product or service.
How does the application process work?
Any company that has been an NFDA business partner for the past two consecutive years (advertiser, exhibitor, sponsor) may become an Associate Member by making a written application to NFDA and agreeing, as a condition of membership, to comply with the NFDA Bylaws and Code of Business Conduct. Each Associate Member shall designate to NFDA a contact who owns or is employed by the Associate Member.
Download the Associate Member Application