For Immediate Release: May 17, 2010

Brookfield, Wis. – This month, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) will release the seventh edition of "The History of American Funeral Directing," by Robert Habenstein and William Lamers.

"This book is a landmark text in funeral service, particularly for those studying mortuary science," said NFDA's Vice President of Professional Development Colleen Murphy Klein "We're pleased to help students, and even experienced funeral directors, understand and appreciate funeral service's remarkable history."

This richly illustrated 375-page book offers a comprehensive look at the history of funeral service in the United States. The new edition includes:

• Updated descriptions of the major national funeral service associations.
• The most recent cremation-related statistics from the Cremation Association of North America.
• Up-to-date industry statistics using the latest data from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Vital Statistics Reports; and enrollment data from the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
• An updated "Future – Overview" section covering the newest trends and developments in the profession.

The cost of the seventh edition of "The History of American Funeral Directing" is $50.95. The book can be purchased online through the NFDA Resource Store, www.nfda.org/resourcestore, or by calling the association at 800-228-6332.

NFDA is the world's leading funeral service association, serving 19,000 individual members who represent more than 10,200 funeral homes in the United States and internationally. From its headquarters in Brookfield, Wis., and its Advocacy Division office in Washington, D.C., NFDA informs, educates and advocates to help members enhance the quality of service they provide to families. For more information, visit www.nfda.org.

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Contacts:

Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536; jkoth@nfda.org
Emilee High, 262-814-1547; ehigh@nfda.org

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