Answering Service

ASD — Answering Service for Directors was the first answering service devoted solely to serving the needs of funeral directors and has been family-owned and operated since 1972. Many funeral directors began using this service at its inception and continue using it today. ASD maintains the highest degree of professionalism with extensive training, cutting edge technology and an unmatched level of service. Contact Craig Meehan at (800) 868-9950 or [email protected].

Credit & Debit Processing

Authorized Credit Card Systems has no start up fees, no monthly fees, no contracts and no cancellation fees. Their credit card processing rates are very competitive and may be lower than the rates you are paying now. For a quick comparison of rates, or to add a new location or for questions regarding your existing service, please contact Anthony Truitt at (512)659-5592 or [email protected]

Treasured Memories

Treasured Memories is a membership organization comprised of independent firms across the U.S. We provide group purchasing for supplier benefits, crowd-fundraising (tmcfunding.com), sales of PPE & embalming supplies, travel protection, community outreach programs, preneed insurance & trust services marketing company, at need consulting on merchandising, funeral director measurements and bonus compensation plans. Join today! Find out more at: www.treasuredmemories.us and contact: Gary Bianco [email protected]

Business Insurance

Federated Insurance Cos. is the endorsed TFDA Services, Inc., property/casualty, liability and workers’ compensation insurance provider. Federated is recognized as the national leader in partnering with trade association and buying groups and has been endorsed by 29 state funeral directors associations. The company has more than 100 years’ experience providing insurance and risk management services to business owners. They currently have 29 representatives in Texas to serve you. Federated offers very competitive rates.

Group Health – Retirement (401k)

Advanced Benefit Solutions offers TFDA members a free confidential evaluation of their employee benefit program. ABS can offer proven cost-saving alternatives and increased benefits. Products include employee retirement programs, group life insurance, long-term disability, dental and group medical insurance. Call Ron Seibel at (800) 291-2009 or fax (512) 582-9493. Customer service and satisfaction is guaranteed

At-Need Funding

LendingUSA has pioneered an automated financing portal specifically created to help businesses grow. Our unique approach has created a true one-stop solution for your customers' financing needs, offering an affordable financing option that allows them to quickly purchase the goods and services they want.

 Online Newsletters

MultiView produces and provides a weekly email newsletter, Funeral Trends, to the TFDA membership. The information in the newsletter is industry related covering a variety of news stories from across the country. They also sell advertising on the TFDA website. Members have the opportunity to purchase advertisements in the newsletter or on the website. For information on advertising rates, please contact Geoffrey Forneret at (469) 420-2629 or [email protected].