MEMO
TO:134thAnnual IFDA Convention Attendees
FR:Megan Harms, Communications Coordinator
RE:Sample News Release
Below is a sample news release reporting your attendance at the 134thAnnual IFDA Convention. The release is for you to copy and complete on your letterhead and submit to your local media. The sooner you submit the information, the more likely it is to be published. In addition, consider adding a quote to the press release. Quotes and comments attributed to you will create additional interest and is another way to help ensure your press release is published. If possible, attach a photo of yourself and/or your staff. A press release is an easy and effective way to let your community know you are an active member of your state association.
If you have any questions, please contact the IFDA Office at 515.270.0130.
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News ReleaseContact
For Immediate Release(Insert your name) / (Insert Funeral Home)
(Insert date)(Insert your number) / (Insert email)
AREA FUNERAL DIRECTOR ATTENDS ANNUAL CONVENTION
AMES, Iowa – (Name of funeral director), funeral director at (name of funeral home) in (city), recently attended the 134thAnnual Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Convention, held May 13-15, 2014, at the Iowa State Center and the Gateway Hotel in Ames, Iowa.
(Insert a quote here regarding why attendance at the Annual Convention is important to you, your experience at the Annual Convention, or share new services you plan to provide to families.)
This year’s Annual IFDA Convention featured highly regarded local and national funeral service speakers, who presented on topical issues related to business and management practices, regulatory updates, technical skills and training, and other funeral service profession issues.Attendance at the Annual IFDA Convention provides funeral directors with a forum to receive and exchange information. IFDA members return home with new ideas that will allow them to better serve the families in their communities.
(Insert last name) is a member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association. IFDArepresents over 700 Iowa licensed funeral directorsand413 funeral home establishments throughout the state and promotes high standards within the field of funeral service through continuing education programs, legislative representation and service to Iowa communities. For consumer information regarding funeral service, please visitIFDA’s Web site at
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