Industry Affiliations

Thacker participates in numerous national and state associations. Through participating in these associations and participating in their networking events, Thacker Caskets builds relationships with the funeral homes it serves and all other funeral industry suppliers.​

National Funeral Directors Association

The National Funeral Directors Association is the worldwide source of expertise and professional resources for all facets of funeral service. Through education, information and advocacy, NFDA is dedicated to supporting members in their mission to provide families with meaningful end-of-life services at the highest levels of excellence and integrity.

National Funeral Directors And Morticians Association

National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association is a membership association of professional funeral directors and morticians and embalmers, whose members and members-at-large are also members of state associations of funeral directors, morticians and embalmers dedicated to promoting the common professional and business interests of its members.

Casket & Funeral Supply Association Of America​

The Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America is proud to represent the interests of member suppliers to licensed funeral homes and licensed funeral directors. The Association’s objective is to provide useful information and perspectives on the funeral and the funeral supply industry to support manufacturers and suppliers of funeral goods/services.

Independent Advantage

Independent Advantage is the largest association of independent casket companies in North America. Since its inception, the Independent Advantage Group has had as its mission to assist its fellow members in competing against the larger corporate casket companies. We freely share ideas and strategies to strengthen both our individual companies, and the Group as a whole.

Maryland State Funeral Directors Association

The MSFDA mission is to assist members in furthering their funeral service knowledge through continuing education; facilitate professional networking and relationships; respond to consumer questions regarding arranging and prearranging funerals, cremation/burial options; encourage and enable members to provide a dignified ethical service when loved ones have been entrusted in their care; and ensure the safety and protection of our communities by caring for the living and being the voice for positive legislative and public advocacy.

Kentucky Funeral Directors Association

The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky mission is to promote high professional ideals and strong public service. In 1947, after years of effort to establish a fiscally sound burial insurance plan, the Kentucky Funeral Directors Burial Association was formed. Today the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky works with the KFDBA to provide service to Kentuckians while also representing the common interests of its members.

Mississippi Funeral Directors Association

The Mississippi Funeral Directors Association was formed to promote the advancement of funeral service through education, leadership, advocacy and dedication to our membership and the families we serve. MFDA offers members access to Preferred Vendors to help them concentrate on what they do best – serving families.

Michigan Funeral Directors Association

Founded in 1880, the Michigan Funeral Directors Association is the nation’s oldest organization of funeral professionals. MFDA currently represents roughly 1300 funeral directors serving 650 funeral homes statewide, representing over three-quarters of all mortuary science licensees in Michigan. All MFDA members agree to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, which is enforced by a Committee on Consumer Protection, Grievance & Ethics.

Independent Funeral Homes Of Virginia

Members of the Association of Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia (IFHV) share a true commitment to serving families in their community but also in being part of the community they serve. IFHV members appreciate that Virginians in need of funeral services deserve special care and attention which is best offered as the result of individualized attention by those who are part of the community the funeral home serves. That understanding evolves through a history of tradition and history of service.

Indiana Funeral Directors Association

The Indiana Funeral Director’s Association was founded in 1880 by 47 charter members. Today IFDA has grown to over 480 member firms. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IFDA provides membership services and continuing education opportunities throughout the state. It’s your assurance that your funeral director takes your satisfaction seriously and will work hard to see that every aspect of the funeral service is provided in an ethical and professional manner.

Virginia Funeral Directors Association

The Virginia Funeral Directors Association met for the first time on September 20, 1887, in Richmond, Virginia. The Virginia Funeral Directors Association aims to be the most trusted resource for funeral service providers and communities in Virginia. We strive to bring innovation to the industry, provide solutions to critical issues when needed, and demonstrate unparalleled professionalism when serving grieving families and the loved ones they trust in our care.

Virginia Mortician's Association

At the invitation of Thomas H. Brown of Petersburg, Virginia, an organizing meeting for a black funeral directors group convened on October 24, 1928, at Brown Funeral Home in Petersburg, Virginia. The meeting was called to order and C.V. Wilson of Lynchburg was appointed chairman and J.T. Fisher of Portsmouth appointed secretary. At this organizing meeting, Mr. Brown outlined his plans and objectives for the organization, which were accepted and approved by the attendees.

Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association

In the year of 1925, Mr. Robert R. Reed, the organizer of the National Negro Funeral Directors Association, visited the State of Georgia with the idea of organizing the Negro funeral homes of Georgia into a state association. And thus having the State Association become a part of the National Association. The original name of the Association was The Georgia Colored Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association. In 1939 the name was changed to the present name - The Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association.

Georgia Funeral Directors Association

Founded in 1899, Georgia Funeral Directors Association (GFDA) is the oldest and largest funeral home association in Georgia. We encourage high standards of excellence and ethical practices of our members. The association provides continuing education and vital information to our members and the public. Georgia Funeral Directors Association and this site are a wealth of information about funeral services for both industry professionals and the families they serve.