In Memoriam

The Funeral Service Foundation joins the profession in mourning the death of Foundation Trustee Todd Van Beck in May 2023. His invaluable contributions to the Foundation and funeral service will continue to shape the profession long into the future and he will be missed immensely.

To contribute to the Todd Van Beck Scholarship fund, please donate here.

In Memoriam

The Funeral Service Foundation joins the profession in mourning the death of Foundation Trustee Todd Van Beck. His invaluable contributions to the Foundation and funeral service will continue to shape the profession long into the future. He will be missed immensely.

Enriching Funeral Service

Since 1945, the Funeral Service Foundation has served as the philanthropic voice of the funeral profession and has identified as the charitable arm of the National Funeral Directors Association since 1997. Donors and volunteer leaders profession-wide support the Foundation in its mission of lifting up grieving communities by investing in people and programs that strengthen funeral service. We work to empower those called to our profession through scholarships and grants and offer meaningful resources designed to support compassionate and purposeful funeral service throughout the United States and the world.

About Us  Our Impact

Scholarship Recipients Celebrating their Awards from the Funeral Service Foundation
FSF Scholarship Logo RGB 300px white

Scholarships for Funeral Service Students & Professionals

Our donors recognize the importance of education and professional development in building successful and fulfilling careers in funeral service. Through their generous contributions, we have established transformative academic and professional scholarships and opportunities to nurture well-rounded, thoughtful, and innovative funeral service professionals. Whether you’re just starting out, you’ve heard the call as a second profession, or you’re looking to grow, the Foundation has scholarship opportunities to help you thrive.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY!

Professional Resources

The Foundation is proud to work with gifted and passionate funeral service professionals and other organizations to create resources specially designed to meet the unique needs of our calling. We are honored to equip funeral service professionals, both new and experienced, with tools and resources to help provide compassionate care, to build meaningful community relationships, and to maintain a healthy and fulfilling professional life.

View All Resources

Family & Community
Support Resources

Recruitment &
Staff Resources

Journey To Serve:
Military Veteran Resources

Grant Opportunities

Through our unique grantmaking process, the Funeral Service Foundation supports non-profit initiatives of national scope that aim to strengthen the funeral service profession, create greater public awareness of the role of funeral service in society, and support grieving communities and organizations working in the end-of-life care continuum.

Grant Opportunities Grant Application Process

Grant Opportunities Image
Empower Funeral Professionals

Empower Funeral Service Professionals

The Foundation is honored to receive gifts of every size from donors across our profession. Whether monetary gifts made in the memory of a cherished colleague, contributions from recycling proceeds, major donations, or monthly contributions, every dollar makes an impact. Each year, hundreds of donors support the Foundation’s work to strengthen funeral service and lift up grieving communities through one of our many donation opportunities.

Support the Foundation

OUR TOP DONORS
Lifetime Giving

Make a Donation

Every gift the Foundation receives directly supports our mission of lifting up grieving communities by investing in people and programs that strengthen funeral service.

Ways to Support   Donate Now