LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Chris Howard was elected President of The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards Inc. at the 122nd Annual Meeting. The meeting, at the Seelbach Hilton, focused on funeral service regulation and public protection. The Conference hosted more than 100 funeral service regulators and educators from 32 different states and provinces throughout […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference) proudly recognizes Steve Spann, President of John A. Gupton College, as the recipient of the inaugural Partners in Professionalism Award for his thoughtful advocacy on behalf of the funeral service profession. The Partners in Professionalism Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Funeral service professionals from across the United States and Canada convened in Louisville, Kentucky, from February 24-26 for the 122nd Annual Meeting of The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Inc. The meeting took place at the Seelbach Hilton and focused on timely regulatory trends and innovations within the profession. The […]
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – Five candidates were selected to receive the Harvey Leavitt, III National Board Examination (NBE) scholarship. The scholarship allows recipients to sit for both sections of the NBE with the examination fee waived (a $570 value). The Harvey Leavitt, III scholarship program is open to first-time exam candidates eligible to sit for the […]
Are you interested in volunteering and contributing to the National Board Exam (NBE)? Join us for the 2026 NBE Item Writing Workshop, held virtually June 9–11, 2026. Space is limited, and participants will be selected to reflect the diversity of funeral service licensees across the country. No prior experience in exam item writing? No problem! […]