Benefits to Being a Member
Being a Member
Your Membership Benefits
1. Advocacy & Industry Representation
IFDA of Texas provides a collective voice for independent funeral service professionals on legislative, regulatory, and industry matters. Through association involvement, members can help communicate the concerns of independent establishments and participate in discussions affecting the future of funeral service in Texas.
2. Continuing Education & Professional Development
Stay informed through educational programs, seminars, conventions, workshops, and professional resources. Our educational initiatives encourage professional excellence, regulatory awareness, operational improvement, and the continued development of funeral service professionals.
3. Networking & Statewide Fellowship
Build meaningful professional relationships with funeral home owners, funeral directors, embalmers, suppliers, and industry leaders throughout Texas. Local and district involvement, statewide gatherings, and relationships with other funeral service organizations create opportunities for collaboration, shared knowledge, and lasting professional connections.
4. Business Resources & Vendor Partnerships
Discover products, services, technology, and operational resources that can support your funeral establishment. Through connections with industry suppliers and service providers, members can explore solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen business operations, and enhance the service provided to families.
5. Leadership & Association Involvement
Take an active role in shaping the direction of IFDA of Texas through committee participation, district activities, association initiatives, and leadership opportunities. Members can contribute their experience and ideas while helping advance the association’s mission and long-term objectives.
6. Mentorship & Future Leadership Development
Strengthen the future of funeral service by sharing knowledge and experience across generations. IFDA of Texas encourages relationships between established professionals, emerging funeral directors, embalmers, students, and future funeral home owners to support professional growth and preserve the values of independent funeral service.
7. Conventions, Professional Events & Recognition
Participate in association conventions, professional gatherings, and special events that bring the funeral service community together. These occasions provide opportunities for education, industry engagement, fellowship, and recognition of individuals and establishments whose service, leadership, and contributions have strengthened the profession.
Four Reasons to Belong
ADVOCACY
A collective voice for independent funeral service.
EDUCATION
Knowledge and development for professional excellence.
CONNECTION
Meaningful relationships with professionals throughout Texas.
OPPORTUNITY
Participation, leadership, and professional growth.
Become a Member Today
Whether you are an established funeral home owner, a licensed funeral professional, a student preparing to enter the profession, or an industry supplier, IFDA of Texas welcomes your interest in becoming part of our professional community.
Your membership is more than an annual contribution. It is an investment in your profession, your business, your community, and the future of independent funeral service in Texas.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS.
YOUR PARTICIPATION MATTERS.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS.
Join us as we preserve our legacy, strengthen our profession, and prepare the next generation of independent funeral service leaders.
JOIN IFDA OF TEXAS TODAY
A Strong Membership Message
“Your membership is more than your annual dues—it is an investment in your profession, your funeral home, your community, and the future of independent funeral service in Texas.”
The online application is a 2 step process. First, you complete the registration information; then in step 2, you submit your secure payment separately.
Criteria
- Membership dues State is $225 annually
- Must apply through your state association
- Must be a licensed Funeral Service Professional or Owner
Benefits
- Continuing Education Programs (CEU)
- Legal Assistance Referral
- Assistance with completing your CFSP Application
- Website Development at a DISCOUNTED RATE
- Quarterly Magazine: The Scope –NFDMA
- Assistance with creating your GPL (General Price List)
- OSHA and FTC updates
- Discounts at Hotels and Airlines
- Music License Discount Fees
- Incorporations and Business Plan preparation Referral
- Membership Card with Several NFDMA Benefits
Member Info
SECTION I, GENERAL PLAN: There shall be four (4) classes of members, namely: General Members, Members-At-Large, and Life Members. All members shall be bound by the Articles and By-Laws of this Association.
A - The General Membership in this State Association shall be composed of the following persons: All licensed Funeral Directors and/or Embalmers who are members in good standing with their Local or District Associations.
B - MEMBERS-AT-LARGE: Where no District or Local Association of the Independent Funeral Directors Association of Texas, Inc. exists, licensed funeral directors and morticians may become Members-At-Large of this Association by making written application and paying the required dues and assessments upon approval of the Board of Directors and the General Body.
C - LIFE MEMBERS: Any General Member or Member-At-Large who has given 25 years or more of continuous service to this State Association may become a life member of the Association upon the recommendation of a District or Local Association of the Independent Funeral Directors Association of Texas, Inc., and by vote of the general body. Life Members shall pay dues and assessments as prescribed by this Association, except that the general body may waive dues in a particular case upon the showing of inability to pay.
INDIVIDUALS: Any Licensee Funeral Director or Embalmer shall apply with his/her state association for membership. This Membership allows you to serve on standing Committees. The Associate membership fee shall be assessed by the State Association. This class of membership shall not have the right to vote or hold an elected State office.
STUDENTS: Any student enrolled in an accredited school of Mortuary Science or any Provisional Licensee Funeral Director or Embalmer shall apply with his/her state association for membership. If there is no Local or District Association, they can apply directly to the State office for membership. The student or Provision Licensee membership fee shall be assessed by the State Association. This class of membership shall not have the right to vote or hold office.
ASSOCIATES: Any individual or Vender affiliated with a Funeral Home or the Funeral Service Industry. This class of membership shall not have the right to vote or hold office.
Purpose and Objectives
SECTION I. PURPOSE: This is a membership association of Texas Professional Funeral Directors and Morticians, whose members are also members of local or district associations (except where no local or district association exists), dedicated to promoting the common professional and business interests of its members. It is not organized for profit or to engage in any activity ordinarily carried on for profit. No part of any net earnings of the Association will inure to the benefit of or be distributed to its individual members, officers, directors and private individuals, except that the Association shall be 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 these By-Laws, the Association shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by any Association exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Code.
SECTION 2. OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this Association shall be as follows:
A - To foster research, conduct workshops and educational seminars, investigate funeral practices, develop and maintain standards of conduct designed to improve the business conditions of its members and to maintain high standards of service for the benefit of the public.
B - To provide a continuing program of education and services and to develop and disseminate information beneficial to members and the public at large.
C - To represent the common professional and business interest of its members before various Federal, State, and local legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies, subject to the limitations of Section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Code.
D - To engage in any other activities consistent with the enumerated purposes and objectives of the Association: provided related activities are not inconsistent with any jurisdiction in which the Charter of Incorporation has been granted for this Association and/or Section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Code.
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.