The Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA) was organized in 1881. We are one of the largest state funeral directors associations in the nation, and a member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). PFDA exists to inform and educate about the value of funeral service and licensed funeral directors on a pre-need, at need and post-need basis. What We Do PFDA provides advocacy, continuing education, information, legal expertise, products, programs and services to help members enhance the quality of service to families. Additionally, through collaboration, education, leadership and professional development, we empower our members and keep them updated on the latest consumer trends, marketing vehicles, business practices and safety standards. Legal Counsel PFDA provides access to the funeral profession's finest legal expertise. We provide legal information to PFDA members through Counsel Memos, PFDA legal/regulatory publications and consultations with our general counsel. Advocacy Our collective voice allows us to take a strong legislative stance on key issues affecting our profession. The funeral profession is changing rapidly. There is a continued increase in unlicensed practitioners operating within and outside the traditional funeral service. If you are an involved member of PFDA, you can take part in the process and have a say about the funeral profession's response. Continuing Education Programs PFDA provides opportunities for licensed funeral directors to receive Continuing Education credits. You can earn continuing education credit hours required for license renewal by attending the PFDA sponsored educational program. Community Need PFDA provides programs to address the unique needs and challenges within our member communities. Members make a difference every day in their communities through charitable fundraising, mass casualty and disaster training programs and national memorial campaigns.