Fall 2025 Harvey Leavitt, III Scholarship Window Open

The Harvey Leavitt, III scholarship is open to first-time NBE candidates that will be eligible to take the NBE Arts and Sciences exams prior to October 15, 2026, (limit one entry per candidate). Candidates must be a graduate of, or graduating in 2026 from, an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program. Candidates completing a certificate program with […]

Virtual Learning Session #2: Why Government? Why Not? Sunset & Deregulation

The Conference is pleased to invite you to the second installment of our Virtual Learning Series led by Conference Legal Counsel & Regulatory Expert Dale Atkinson:   Why Government? Why not? Deregulation & SunsetDate: June 17, 2025Time: 12 P.M. CTRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4U8ybh6oSveBPQMlGw1TQw    In this FREE, one-hour Zoom session, we’ll explore the role of state-based […]

The Conference Adds Cat Maher as Program Support Manager

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards is pleased to announce the addition of Cat Maher as its new Program Support Manager.   Maher brings a strong background in communication, journalism, and client support to the organization. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Northern Colorado, graduating […]

The Conference Updates Bylaws at 121st Annual Meeting

PALM SPRINGS, CA – The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference) finalized a series of updates to its bylaws at the 121st Annual Meeting.   The revised bylaws were adopted by the delegate assembly to add clarifying language and to optimize participation within the election process.The Board of Directors will remain at […]

Resolution 1-2025 Passed at 121st Annual Meeting

PALM SPRINGS, CA – The Conference Delegate Assembly passed Resolution 1-2025 at the 121st Annual Meeting.   The resolution requests that the American Board of Funeral Service Education establish a standardized curriculum for funeral-directing only education programs. It was submitted by The Conference Board of Directors on behalf of and in response to a motion […]

Free Virtual Learning Opportunity! — April 22, 2025

The Conference is happy to announce our next complimentary virtual learning session, “What’s a Record: Minutes Shape the Perspective of the Reader”. This one-hour session will be held Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at noon central time, and will be led by regulatory expert and Conference legal counsel, Dale Atkinson.   Please join fellow regulators and […]