Welcome to the Illinois Funeral Directors Association Site

The Illinois Funeral Directors Association was founded in 1881 by funeral directors seeking a common voice, a way to share information, ideas and methods and to protect themselves and consumers through legislation. We invite you to review the information on this site and contact us with any questions you may have.

News

Convention Announcement

The 2013 Convention Announcement will be in the mail by the end of this week. You should receive them early next week. If you would like the announcement in advance, you may visit the IFDA website’s convention page to view an electronic copy of the 2013 Convention Announcement.
Click Here for a direct link

Questions for Funeral Directors

1. Can I transfer a pre-need trust to another funeral home?
Yes, the funeral home holding the contract should arrange for a transfer form from the current trustee.  It should be signed properly and provided to the new funeral home who will forward it on to their trustee.  The original funeral director is eligible for up [...]

Comptroller Reports

Elizabeth, our bookkeeper, can complete and file your annual Comptroller Report for a non-member fee of $100, IFDA members pay $55.
If you would like to utilize this service, please contact her via email, phone, or fax:
Email: elovegrove@ifda.org
Phone: (217 )525-2000 or (800) 240-4332
Fax: (217) 525-8342

General Price List

Funeral Directors are required to provide you with a General Price List (GPL). To see what a GPL might look like follow this LINK.

Today’s Question

How are prices itemized for consumers who are selecting services and merchandise?
Your funeral director will present a General Price List which reflects his services including at least these categories: Professional services, removal of remains to the funeral home, preparation, shelter and care of the deceased, use of facilities for visitation, use of facilities for the [...]

Our Mission

At the Illinois Funeral Directors Association, our mission is to provide the resources to support our members in being professionally, ethically, and operationally superior, and to advocate for the funeral service profession.