About Us
About Independent Funeral Directors Association
Welcome to Independent Funeral Directors Association, a place where care, dignity, and respect are at the heart of what we do. For years, we have been a pillar in the community, offering a serene and compassionate environment for families to commemorate their loved ones.
Fellow Members and Colleagues,
It is an honor to serve as the 47th President of IFDA of Texas and represent a profession grounded in compassion, dignity, and service. Our members continue to be the backbone of their communities, providing care and leadership when it matters most.
This year, our focus is clear: strengthening our membership, elevating professional excellence through education and innovation, and actively advocating for the future of independent funeral service across Texas. We are also committed to building stronger engagement through committee involvement and leadership development.
Together, we will continue to uphold the highest standards and ensure the continued success of independent funeral directors throughout our state.
Thank you for your trust and dedication.
Brian J. Nickerson, CFSP
47th President
Our Mission
The mission of the Independent Funeral Directors Association of Texas, Inc (IFDA) is to cultivate and promote the art and science of the funeral service profession; to elevate and sustain the professional character and education of funeral directors and embalmers; to promote communications, good will and mutual improvement; to protect the health and welfare of the general public; to encourage the advancement of all facts of funeral service; to extend any assistance necessary in offering service in individual cases of actual hardship; to encourage the enacting and enforcing of proper and just law relative to funeral and burial practices within the State of Texas; to represent and safeguard the common interests of its members and to foster and cooperate and deal fairly with other funeral directors.
The Independent Funeral Directors of Texas Association is a professional association, first established in 1933. The Independent Funeral Directors Association of Texas Inc. is an association of Texas professional funeral directors and morticians, whose members and members-at-large are also members of Local and District, State and National associations of funeral directors and morticians, dedicated to promoting the common professional and business interest of its members.
​IFDA of Texas is not organized for profit or for participation with the common purpose of accruing profit. No part of any net earnings of the Association inures to the benefit or is distributed to its individual members, officers, directors, or to other private individuals except that the Association is authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes outlined in the Articles of Incorporation. Notwithstanding any other provision of the By-Laws, the Association does not carry on any other activities prohibited for an association exempt from.
​The members of the Independent Funeral Directors Association of Texas are committed to providing people with helpful information and experienced guidance, whether it's at the time of need or as they plan their funeral preferences. It is our hope that the following sections will help empower consumers with the knowledge they need to make informed
What You Should Know as a Consumer
Helpful Links to Related Information
Online Memorial
We can create a customized, online memorial for you to share with family and friends. The memorial includes the obituary and any photographs you wish to provide. It will serve as a place for visitors to post condolences, share memories, upload photos, and light candles in honor of your loved one.
Tribute Video
We can produce a personal tribute video that can be played at the service and online. Simply provide us with the photographs you want to include and we will transform them into a video celebration of your treasured memories. DVDs or USB thumb drives of the video are also available.
Ordering Flowers
We make it easy for friends and family to send flowers to your home or service to honor your loved one. We have partnered with local florists to offer the convenience of ordering directly from the obituary page of our website. You can also use this feature to select the flowers you would like at the service. This is a secure way to choose beautiful arrangements from the privacy and comfort of your home.
Sharing Service Details
We reduce the stress of contacting those who need the details of the service for your loved one. We post the dates and times of the service as part of the online memorial on our website. You can then either share the memorial on your Facebook or X page or copy the details from the site into an email or text. Both options give you the peace of mind that you have provided the necessary information to those who need it.
