Mark Evely Appointed to ICFSEB Board of Directors

FAYETTEVILLE, AR — The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Evely to its Board of Directors.   Evely serves as Chair of the Department of Applied Health Sciences and Director of the Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University. A licensed funeral director and […]

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 […]