Our Mission:

To preserve, protect and promote the independent family owned funeral home and to help PFDA members provide meaningful ceremonies and rituals surrounding death.

PFDA COVID-19 Updates & Resources:

• Temporary Waiver of Rule for Funeral Home Directors During Coronavirus Emergency
  *Note: This waiver extends the 10-day rule to 30 days. A funeral director would need to seek approval from a professional member of the PA State Board of Funeral Directors if they need to hold a body longer than 30 days. (Read the waiver document)
  
  
• PFDA Frequently Asked Questions During COVID-19 - IMPORTANT - (Member Only)
  (PFDA Members should review the FAQs as they address the 3/19 guidance issued by the PA Dept of Health in SRN 2020-09, and more.)
  
  
• PA Dept. of State to Funeral Homes: 
  "Funeral Directors ARE NOT IMPACTED by the Governor's order to shut down physical operations.
   "Death Care Services" are listed among those that "May Continue Physical Operations" (see pg 5)
  
  
• View COVID-19 Daily Briefings by PA Dept. of Health
  
  
• CDC FAQ - COVID-19 and Funerals
  
  
• NFDA COVID-19 Information & Resources
  
  

4/3/2020

• PPE Supplier List - (Member Only)
  This is a compiled list of suppliers who claim to have available PPE Equipment 

• In order to get the word out to Veterans, family members and supporting organizations, NCA produced a video designed to explain how and why we adjusted operations. As you will see, the video shows that we are working harder than ever and our NCA team members continue showing the dedication NCA is known for. 

3/20/20

• NFDA Recording: Communicating With the Public and Using Technology to Serve Families

3/19/20

• NFDA Scores Big Win for Funeral Service:
  Homeland Security Names Mortuary Workers as Critical Infrastructure Workers
  
  
• Gov. Wolf orders all PA businesses that aren't 'life-sustaining' to close (by 8 PM), will enforce order
  The Philadelphia Inquirer
  -  See Updated list of "life-sustaining" businesses as per the PA Dept. of State (3/21)
  -  Read: Press Release | Governor's Order | Secretary of Health's Order
  
  
• PA State Registrar Notice: SRN 2020-09 COVID-19 Prevention Methods for Funeral Directors
  

3/18/20

• Guidance From Pennsylvania Funeral Directors On Holding Funerals During COVID-19
  Statement from PFDA President, David Peake, Jr.
  
  
• PA State Registrar Notice: SRN 2020-07 Establishing an EDRS Account - Funeral Directors
  
  
• The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America -- 15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  
  
• Supplier Updates
  Dodge Statement on COVID-19
  
  
• Sample Resources for Funeral Homes
  Facility Signage | Funeral Home Social Media Postings
  
  
• Graphics and Posters
  PA Dept. of Health Graphics and Posters | CDC Print Resources | COVID-19 Prevention Poster

3/17/20

• VA National Cemeteries and COVID-19
  
  
• Montgomery County Coroner Information & Recommendations for Funeral Homes with COVID-19 Deaths - (Member Only)
  (Note: If you are outside of Montgomery County, please seek the guidance from your county coroner on COVID-19 deaths.)
  
  
• Wolf Administration Updates Business on Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
  

3/16/20

• PFDA Member Update on COVID-19 - (Member Only)
  
  
• Gov. Tom Wolf orders state shutdown of non-essential stores as of midnight
  
  
• PFDA Staff will begin working remotely today.

PFDA members can continue to call the main office number (800-692-6068) and calls will be directed to appropriate staff. All Updates on COVID-19 will be posted on PFDA's Home Page as soon as they are available.  SecurChoice Trust operations will continue as normal.

MEMBER COVID-19 INFO AND GUIDANCE