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Privileged Membership

New Jersey licensed funeral directors who are affiliated with a registered New Jersey mortuary can join the NJSFDA. District membership is required



Resident Non-Affiliated Membership

A resident New Jersey licensed funeral director not affiliated with a registered mortuary nor actively using their license on a full-time basis in the practice of mortuary science may apply for resident non-affiliated membership

Dual Membership

A funeral director who is licensed to practice in another state but is not licensed to practice in New Jersey may apply for dual membership. District membership is optional.

Non-Resident Membership

A New Jersey licensed funeral director who does not reside or work in New Jersey may apply for non-resident membership. District membership is optional. A non-resident member cannot hold office, be appointed to a committee in the NJSFDA or vote in NJSFDA elections

Newly Licensed Membership

An individual receiving a funeral director’s license for the first time may apply for a newly licensed membership. The individual must apply for membership in the calendar year in which they were licensed. District membership is optional. Newly licensed members cannot hold office, be appointed to a committee in the NJSFDA or vote in NJSFDA elections.

Emeritus Membership

A district association may recommend emeritus membership for a fully privileged member who has completed 25 years of continuous membership, has ceased to practice as a funeral director and whose license has been classified as inactive by the New Jersey State Board of Mortuary Science. District membership is required.

Intern Membership

Individuals presently registered with the New Jersey State Board of Mortuary Science as a trainee/intern of a member funeral home may become an intern member with the NJSFDA. District membership is optional. An intern member cannot hold office, be appointed to a committee in the NJSFDA or vote in NJSFDA elections.