David Pryor Selected for Prestigious NFDA Meet the Mentors Program
Local Funeral Director to Participate in National Mentorship Program, Including Day on Capitol Hill
St. Marys, KS – February 27, 2025 – David Pryor, Managing Funeral Director at Piper Funeral Home, has been selected to participate in the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) 2025 Meet the Mentors program. This prestigious program connects emerging funeral service professionals with experienced mentors to foster professional growth and development.
Pryor was chosen from a competitive pool of applicants nationwide to participate in this year's program, and was the only funeral director selected from Kansas. The Meet the Mentors program provides a unique opportunity for participants to learn from industry leaders, gain valuable insights into best practices, and build lasting professional relationships. A key component of the program is a dedicated day on Capitol Hill, where participants will meet with lawmakers to discuss issues facing the funeral service profession.
"I am honored and excited to be selected for the NFDA Meet the Mentors program," said David Pryor. "I am looking forward to learning from experienced mentors and gaining valuable knowledge that I can bring back to Piper Funeral Home and the community we serve."
The NFDA Meet the Mentors program is designed to support the next generation of funeral service professionals. Participants engage in interactive sessions, attend educational workshops, and network with mentors who are dedicated to sharing their expertise and guidance. Pryor will participate in the Meet the Mentors program in Washington, D.C., from April 8-10.
For over 130 years, Piper Funeral Home has been family owned and operated in St. Marys, Kansas, serving the families of surrounding communities of Rossville, Silver Lake, Delia, Maple Hill, Paxico, Eskridge, Emmett, and Belvue, Kansas. David Pryor has led the funeral home as its managing director since February 2024.
