The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) announced that Christopher Costello, CFSP, resigned from his position as 2025–27 at-large representative on the NFDA Board of Directors, effective October 28, 2026. Costello had served on the board since October 2025.
Costello stepped down following his appointment as managing partner of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home in New Orleans, Louisiana, choosing to focus on his new responsibilities.
The Board of Directors accepted Costello’s resignation, thanked him for his service, and wished him success in his new role. The board will review the vacancy and determine next steps according to the organization’s governance process.
About NFDA
NFDA represents 20,000 individual members across nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 other countries. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, with an office in Washington, D.C., the association provides business management tools, educational resources, and advocacy for the funeral service profession. For more information, visit www.nfda.org.
