Member Benefits
Being a part of CFDA, and by extension NFDA, creates for each of us a connection to a network of information and benefits that enable members to protect their personal and business interests as well as provide
opportunities to better serve our clients and communities. In 2008 CFDA will renew our commitment to continuing education and personal achievement. We will endeavor to instill pride in your profession and your
association.
Membership in CFDA and NFDA is mandatory and results in greater professional strength.
As a member of the CFDA you receive...
- The Associate Newsletter
- Representation in State Legislation
- Representation at the National Level
- Continuing Education through APFSP (Members only) - CFDA will pay your membership in the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice when you complete the program.
- Educational Seminars designed to qualify for Continuing Education Credits (including On-line Home Study courses)
- Enhanced Website with Members Only Section
- 401k Benefit Program from Access Financial/ITS
- Directors Choice Credit Union (Members only)
- Membership Manual & Resource Guide
- Public Relations Consultant
- Advertising & Graphic Design Service Available
- Endorsed Connecticut Funeral Trust Program, Interment Trust Services (Members only)
- Political Action Committee (PAC) Participation (Members only)
- Legal Counsel and OSHA on Call
- Dues and PAC Contributions payable by MasterCard or VISA
- Timely Information Bulletins (meetings, dates, times, etc.)
- Pride in your Industry & Association by displaying CFDA & NFDA logos on your website and promotional material
- Executive Director John Cascio and his staff in the Wethersfield office take every opportunity to keep you informed of Association activities. He welcomes your suggestions and works closely with the Officers and Executive Committee to ensure that your concerns are addressed.
- Membership dues include both Connecticut FDA and National FDA.
- Members involved in the Endorsed Master Trust should contact CFDA for Trust Credit Amount.
- Dues are payable each year. To assure listing in the NFDA Directory and to be eligible for Trust Credit dues must be received by February 15th.
CFDA Membership Structure
Complete Membership Brochure and Application Form (PDF format)
Dues Statement and Application Form Only (PDF format)
Notice Regarding Tax Deductibility of CFDA and NFDA Dues
Please note that CFDA and NFDA dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for tax purposes, but continue to be deducted as a business expense.
Generally, funeral homes that pay NFDA dues are able to deduct 100% of those dues as ordinary business expenses for federal tax purposes.
However, due to the recently enacted Budget Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 (the “Act”), any dues revenues utilized by a professional or trade association for lobbying purposes cannot be deducted by
the member who paid the dues.
In accordance with the Act, the NFDA is hereby notifying its membership that it estimates that 7.2% of 2007 NFDA dues paid by a member will not
be deductible as ordinary business expenses for federal tax purposes. Likewise, the CFDA is hereby notifying that 12.9% of 2007 CFDA dues paid by a member are not deductible as ordinary business expenses for federal
tax purposes. These estimates are to be used by members in determining what portion of their dues are deductible. Please provide a copy of this notice to your accountant or other tax preparer.
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