About Us

For more than a century, The Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association has been serving our members and the general public. Founded in 1881, we currently have 475 member firms representing 75% of all funeral homes in the state of Wisconsin. Each of our members subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics which complies with the Code established by the National Funeral Directors Association.

Purpose

The Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association in the public interest and for the enhancement of the profession will:

  • Seek, create and adopt programs and policies to mark appropriately the passage of persons' lives with dignity and proper ceremony and to meet the needs of those who survive.
  • Strive continuously for excellence in the technical aspects of funeral service, seeking and implementing those methods and procedures required for proper care of the dead.
  • Act and react aggressively to the demands of a changing society by educating and training funeral service professionals to perform their appropriate responsibilities during times of dying, death and bereavement with the highest principles and dignity.
  • Research, write, publish and disseminate materials for its members and the public to further the above mentioned goals.
 

 
 
 
 
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