OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MONTANA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
Alan John Trainer passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the young age of 78.
In Loving Memory: Alan J. Trainer July 1, 1947-April 12, 2026
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Niles Fredrick Nelson, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Libby on April 19, 2026.
In Loving Memory: Niles Fredrick Nelson Nov. 7, 1952-April 19, 2026
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The Threshold of Life Memorial reflects Montana’s strong culture of donation and service. Currently, 86% of Montanans are registered organ donors — significantly higher than the national average.
The Threshold of Life Memorial How You Can Support Montana’s Organ and Tissue Donors
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If you run a funeral home, one of the most important questions you should be asking is simple: “When a family in my community experiences a death and searches online for a funeral home, do they find us?”
Winning Local Search With Google A Practical Guide for Funeral Homes
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From April 14-18, NFDA hosted its 2026 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. The Montana Funeral Directors Association was represented by Executive Director Terri James, incoming President Rick Walters, and me, as Montana’s representative to the NFDA.
MFDA has been extremely busy working on several items since the beginning of the new year. Many of the items we’ve been working on are the result of the work we completed in the 2025 legislative session.
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Convention Registration To register to attend the convention, visit montanafda.org/2026-convention to access the Member Registration form. Submit your completed registration form via email at info@montanafda.org, or by mail to: MFDAPO Box 1003Dillon, MT 59725 Hotel Accommodations Copper King Hotel & Convention Center4655 Harrison Ave.Butte, MT 59701 Convention attendees must reserve their own rooms. To make
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Father Russell Radoicich Dean of the Pacific Northwest, Protopresbyter-Stavrophor, Serbian Orthodox Christian Church Father Russell Radoicich is a dedicated and respected priest within the Serbian Orthodox Christian Church. Serving as the parish priest of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church in Butte, Montana, he has played an instrumental role in maintaining and expanding the church’s outreach
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To view or download the MFDA Convention Schedule.
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Welcome to the Spring 2026 issue of Directors Digest. As I pen these words, I find myself in Lincoln County attending the memorial service for Niles Nelson, a former president of the Montana Funeral Directors Association.
Executive Director’s Report: Celebrating 125 Years of MFDA Read More »
I am thrilled to host you all in Butte, America, for the 125th MFDA Convention this June 14-16. This event is always a highlight of our year, but this time it feels especially meaningful.
President’s Message: Excitement and Gratitude Read More »
