December 3, 2025

Above: Tyson and Kim Moore, Rick Evans and Vanessa Shook enjoy the Sky Deck at the Willis Tower during the Chicago tour. Representatives from Garden City Funeral Home enjoy the NFDA Chicago tour. MFDA members enjoyed a family-style dinner together at the Coach House. MFDA Dinner at Mia Francesca in Chicago Dinner attendees included MFDA […]

Mary “M’Lis” Eaton Dahl came into this world singing on June 12, 1928, in Buffalo, New York. Her parents were Margaret “Orien” and Frank Eaton.

The position of the mouth is arguably the single greatest source of complaints regarding the appearance of the deceased. “The lips don’t look right.” “The mouth is too wide.” “He looks angry.” “My dad never wore lipstick.” All of these comments are familiar to us. Let’s break down the causes of some of these problems.

As more employees use social media as major communication tools, employers must know what they can and can’t do when it comes to disciplining or even terminating employees for their social media use. Employees going to social media to share their personal opinions on topics such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk has some employers wondering where the “line” is and how they can respond to protect the good name and reputation of their company.

As we wrap up another year, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside you at the Montana Funeral Directors Association (MFDA). It has been an honor to work with MFDA for over eight years, and I am proud to hold the position of executive director. On behalf of the families you support throughout Montana, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering dedication and service to the communities you serve.

What an incredible year 2025 has turned out to be — both personally and professionally. It’s hard to believe we’re already in the final stretch of the year! This has been an exciting and productive time for MFDA, marked by meaningful collaboration, continued growth and renewed connection across our network.