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Selected Independent Funeral Homes is a worldwide trade association of independent funeral homes who share a common interest in continuous improvement to best serve families and individuals. Whether you are a consumer or independent funeral professional, we are here to help you. Please explore our website to learn more or contact us at any time.
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Selected News
5/13/2026
Attend Annual Meeting for Free with the Stuart Comer Memorial Scholarship
One eligible member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes will receive registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting (Sept. 2–5), four nights at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, KY, and a $500 travel stipend.
5/6/2026
2026 Annual Meeting Registration Now Open
Join your fellow Selected members September 2–5 at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky for a one-of-a-kind experience.
4/22/2026
Women in Funeral Service Spotlight: Barbara Risher Welch
In our latest Women in Funeral Service Member Spotlight, we feature Barbara Risher Welch—owner of Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service and 2026 President of Selected. Read her story.
Upcoming Events
Group 5 Roundtable
May 14, 2026
Summit Club of Longview
Longview, TX
Group 2 Roundtable
June 2, 2026
Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre
Crown Point, IN
I am Selected
"Being a part of Selected has been such an asset professionally and is a beneficial part of what we do. Having the opportunity to connect with some of the best and brightest in funeral service is invaluable to our firm."
– J. Sheridan Lee, Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, NC