When a funeral home joins the WFDA, their funeral directors, employees, and apprentices all receive membership and the following exclusive benefits:

• WFDA Association Health Plan Get healthcare coverage for your entire staff through the WFDA Association Health Plan, another option to consider as you review your healthcare coverage. Firms with as few as two employees can qualify for our Health Plan. Read more about the variety of plan options and services offered across the WPS statewide network. 

• Continuing Education Satisfy your entire biennial licensing requirements at half the cost with our new and innovative education programs. We host virtual and in-person courses across the state: OSHA, all Funeral Director credits, and OCI. 

• Legislative Advocacy Receive direct access to the WFDA lobbying team. Our lobbyists maintain close political connections in Madison to fight for policies that impact our profession. You can read our full 2025-2026 legislative agenda on our website, but our members receive regular updates on advocacy progress and policy changes. 

• Complimentary Legal Counsel Protect your business with exclusive access to expert legal advice. The WFDA proudly partners with Michael D. Sharkey, one of the most well-respected mortuary law attorneys in the country. Members have a direct line to ask questions about any mortuary legal issue. Similar legal counsel can cost a non-member up to $450 per hour.

• NEW! Increased Public Exposure for your Business Your business will be listed in our “Find a Funeral Home” directory available to the public on our WFDA website. Our public directory makes it easier for folks to find your business when searching for local funeral homes that offer particular services. Additionally, you will receive a printed copy of the WFDA Membership Directory and Resource Guide.

• Career Center Access Find your next career move or hire talented employees through our career center portal. The WFDA job board is available online and in our monthly e-newsletter. Post job ads for your firm or connect with employers offering a variety of positions across the state.

• Networking Build your professional network throughout the state by connecting with other funeral service providers. In 2024, we hosted 39 district events and 6 state-wide events for our members to meet, learn from, and socialize with industry leaders.

• Discounted Convention Rate Attend the Annual WFDA Convention, Fall Conference, and Professional Women’s Conference at a discounted rate. Learn more about the technical aspects of our profession from the most skilled experts in our field. We pull a diverse range of speakers within our industry and beyond to educate you on business development, ethics, mortuary law, client relations, and much more.

• Spotlight Express Receive the WFDA monthly e-newsletter to stay up to date on association and industry news. Get legislative updates, news from the WFDA president, event announcements, information about funeral service resources, and more.

• Member Only Resources Access our private member's only content including our online member forum and discussion board, district resources, membership directory, and our In Memoriam obituary platform.