Preferred Providers

Federated Mutual Insurance Company

Finding a trustworthy insurance provider can be a challenge. Finding one who understands your business can be even more difficult. That's where Federated excels. What sets them apart is their commitment to helping you keep your business, your employees, and your bottom line safe.

With more than a century of experience, Federated Insurance®specializes in delivering individually tailored products and services to funeral service providers. Their offerings include*:

• Property and casualty insurance
• Workers compensation insurance
• Life and disability income insurance
• Risk management resources and training
• Access to a network of independent business succession and estate planning attorneys

*All products and services may not be available in all states.

You don't have to be insured with Federated to benefit from this partnership. Complimentary risk management seminars, access to industry-leading risk management materials, a no­ obligation review of your current insurance program, and more are yours just for being a member of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association.

We encourage you to contact your local Federated Marketing Representative for more information on how they can help you and your business succeed. Visit Federated's New Member Benefits Webpage to locate yours today!

Answering Service for Directors

Answering Service for Directors has created a new class of answering service for funeral professionals by raising the bar with unparalleled levels of advanced training and technology. Family-Owned and -Operated, ASD is the only answering service that exclusively serves the funeral profession with custom-built communication systems and sophisticated mobile tools designed solely to meet the needs of directors. IFDA members receive an extended 8 week free trial period.

For more information, visit myasd.com/IFDA or call 1-800-868-9950.

IFDA Insurance Marketplace

The IFDA Insurance Marketplace was designed to help members and their employees find the insurance and benefits they need — from health to term life, and everything in between. To find the coverage that is best for you, visit the Illinois Directors Association Insurance Marketplace.

ABRC® 

ABRC^® has helped over 100,000 people pass the Illinois state insurance producer licensing exam since 1975. Knowledge gained through ABRC^® programs will help the individual understand each subject more clearly and be more confident. For more information on ABRC^® pre-licensing course click here: Insurance Pre-License Courses | ABRC

IFDA makes no guarantees or warranties regarding the sufficiency of ABRC’s Insurance Pre-licensing Course for passing the Illinois State Insurance Exam.

By enrolling in ABRC’s Insurance Pre-licensing Course, you acknowledge and agree that IFDA is not liable for any outcomes related to your exam performance or any subsequent actions based on the information provided.

Medxwaste

With certified staff, green friendly service, and responsible disposal MedXWaste can take care of your medical waste, hazardous waste, and pathological waste.

Benefit Package for members:

• All members with routine service will receive 25% off their current rates on their medical waste service.
• All members who request routine document destruction service a special rate of $30.00 per office console per pickup. 
• All members who request a bulk purge cleanout will receive 25% off.
• In addition, all members who have a purge cleanout will receive the first 10 standard boxes of paper FREE!!
• Cost savings with straight forward pricing.
• No hidden fees
• No Fuel Surcharges
• No Long Term Contracts
• On-call and Emergency Service

IFDA is not responsible for vetting, overseeing, auditing, or otherwise ensuring that Medxwaste, or any IFDA member who chooses to utilize Medxwaste's services, complies with Illinois law and OSHA regulations.

Funeral Service Credit Union

The credit union was originally chartered as IFDA Credit Union on September 20, 1983. Today, Funeral Service Credit Union is a source for more than just savings and loans. We offer member services for all your financial needs. Funeral Service Credit Union provides service to our 2,300 members all over the United States by phone, fax, or mail. Funeral Service Credit Union membership is available to all members and family members of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association. Interested in membership?

The Vernon Company

NFDA Music License

As an IFDA member, you can purchase your music license from NFDA. You won't find a lower rate anywhere! 

The music license that NFDA has offered for over 20 years covers the performance of music (live or recorded) that is played at any funeral service, whether at the funeral home or at another facility as long as it is performed in connection with some type of funeral or memorial service or ceremony.

While the music license covers performance, a different license is required for a funeral home to broadcast musical performances over the internet. Funeral homes that offer funeral webcasting services are violating copyright laws when they broadcast over the internet any funeral services that contain copyrighted music.

NFDA has finalized agreements with BMI, ASCAP and SESAC to offer the only group webcasting license available to funeral homes in the market, enabling you to legally broadcast funeral services that include copyrighted music over the Internet.

Visit NFDA to download the application.