A Look Back: 2018 NFDA Cremation Conference February 23, 2018 NFDA was thrilled to welcome funeral professionals to the 2018 NFDA Cremation Conference, February 23-25 in St. Pete Beach, FL. Attendees joined expert presenters and colleagues from small- to mid-sized firms to design strategies for communicating the value of the funeral; becoming the cremation expert in their community, whether they own a crematory or work with a third-party; and much more. Thank you to our generous Cremation Conference sponsors: Implant Recycling, Messenger and Nomis Publications Inc. For more information about the Cremation Conference, visit www.nfda.org/cremationconference. Panel discussion wrapping up the NFDA Cremation Conference. Cody Jones of Callaway Jones gives a behind the scenes look at the facelift he gave his funeral business. The Cremation “A” Team — Scott Gilligan and Mike Nicodemus. Attendees at the Cremation Conference are exchanging ideas during roundtable discussions. Our outstanding 2018 Cremation Conference faculty: Bob Biggins, Lacy Robinson, Kurt Soffe, Bill Wappner, Christine Pepper, Mike Nicodemus, Scott Gilligan, and Cody Jones. Bill Wappner shares how his company, Wappner Funeral Directors, strives to meet the needs of the modern family. Kurt Soffe, owner of Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapels & Cremation Center, shares how he transformed his funeral business nearly 15 years ago. Click here to check out the "picture perfect" Welcome Reception! A few people came to Florida a day early so they could kick off their Cremation Conference experience by earning their NFDA Cremation Certification! We're ready to welcome everyone to St. Pete Beach, FL, for the 2018 NFDA Cremation Conference! What a view!