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Associate Member - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Associate membership shall consist of persons engaged in funeral service holding a Virginia license for funeral directing and/or embalming, whose primary employer is a firm member in good standing with the Association and who are non-owners, partners, or officers of the firm member. An associate member shall have the right to vote, on behalf of the member firm they represent and hold office in the Association and enjoy all other privileges of the Association.

Firm Member - $550.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Firm membership shall consist of the membership held by a business organization, whether sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, lawfully engaged in the profession of funeral directing and embalming and having a place of business or regularly or frequently furnishing such services in the Commonwealth of Virginia and who holds a Funeral Service Establishment License issued by Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, and each such establishment holding a firm membership shall be designated as “Firm Member” or “Member.”

Limited Associate Membership - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Membership by persons engaged in funeral services holding a Virginia license for funeral directing and/or embalming, whose primary employer firm is not a member of the Association and who are non-owners of a funeral establishment. A Limited Associate Member shall have the right to receive communication emails from the VFDA; to serve on VFDA committees; and to attend all VFDA conventions and conferences at the member registration rate. Limited Associate Members will not be entitled to vote on Association matters on their own behalf or on behalf of their employer firm; hold office in the Association; access member portals on the VFDA website; or receive other member benefits.

Mortuary Science Student Member/Funeral Service Intern Member - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Mortuary Science Student Membership/Funeral Service Intern Membership. Mortuary Science Membership shall consist of persons who are enrolled in an accredited mortuary science program in the Commonwealth of Virginia certified by the American Board of Funeral Service Education or a Virginia resident enrolled in any accredited Mortuary Science Program certified by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. A Funeral Service Intern Membership shall consist of persons that are engaged in funeral service with a Virginia establishment and a registered intern with the Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. A mortuary science student/ funeral service intern member may attend any open meeting of the Association, including conventions and education sessions, but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

Non-Resident Associate Member - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Non-resident associate shall consist of persons engaged in funeral services holding a Funeral Service License under the laws of a state other than Virginia who are regularly employed by a firm who is a member of a state and national association, who are non-owners of funeral establishments. A non-resident associate may attend any open meetings of the Association, including conventions and educational sessions, but shall not be entitled to vote or to hold office.

Non-Resident Firm Member - $550.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Non-resident firm membership shall consist of the membership held by an establishment, whether individual, partnership, or corporation, lawfully engaged in the profession of funeral directing and embalming and frequently furnishing such services in the Commonwealth of Virginia but licensed by another state or government entity in which its facility or facilities are located. A non-resident firm membership may attend any open meetings of the Association, including conventions and education sessions, but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

Retired Member - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Retired membership shall consist of persons who have retired from active employment in funeral service but have kept their Virginia license in effect. A retired member may attend any open meeting of the Association, including conventions and education sessions, but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office.

About VFDA

Founded in 1887, the Virginia Funeral Directors Association advocates for and elevates the funeral profession by providing members with relevant training, resources and networking opportunities; serving the citizens of Virginia with consumer support and education; and representing funeral service at all levels of local and state government.

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Join the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and connect with dedicated professionals committed to excellence in funeral service. Explore exclusive resources, continuing education opportunities, and a supportive community—together, we elevate our profession across Virginia.

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