Ellen McBrayer Makes History

4 Women and a Funeral

4 Women and a Funeral
Ellen McBrayer Makes History
Jul 29, 2025 Season 1 Episode 2
Funeral Women Lead

In this episode, we celebrate Ellen McBrayer’s groundbreaking election as the first woman to rise through the officer chairs of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). The conversation explores the journey to leadership in funeral service, the power of volunteering, and the value of mentorship at every stage of your career.

The group also highlights two upcoming events from Funeral Women Lead: the Women’s Leadership Academy, launching November 17, and the Women’s Wellness Summit, happening November 17–19 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Registration is now open at funeralwomenlead.org/events

Have a topic or question for the show? Email us at info@funeralwomenlead.org!