Live from Chicago... it's the NFDA Convention! October 22, 2025 We’re going to miss all of you who can’t be with us in Chicago for the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo. We’re grateful to all of you who stay behind to serve grieving families – the work you’re doing is very important. Even if you’re not in Chicago, we’re serving up a taste of convention online! Live Webcasts We’re excited to bring select events to you live via the NFDA Facebook page! If you already follow us on Facebook and you have your notifications enabled, we'll let you know when we're live! Monday, October 27 4 p.m. CT: All-Star Recognition Ceremony Join us for this special celebration honoring funeral service professionals who have achieved special recognitions during the last year: 2025 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award Recipients 2025 NFDA Inspiration Award Recipient NFDA Certified Cremation Services Providers and Certified Crematory Operators NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultants NFDA Green Funeral Practices Certificate Holders 2025-26 NFDA National Emerging Leaders Program Participants 2025 NFDA Meet the Mentors Program Participants Funeral Service Foundation Scholarship Recipients APFSP Certified Funeral Service Practitioners Tuesday, October 28 4:30 p.m. CT: Board of Directors Installation Join us as we install the 2025-26 Board of Directors 2025-26 President Daniel Ford, CFSP, CCO 2025-26 President-elect Chris Christian, CFSP, CCO 2025-26 Treasurer Steven Spann, CFSP, CCO 2025-26 Secretary Ellen Wynn McBrayer, CFSP, CPC, CCO, CCSP 2025-26 Immediate Past President Christopher P. Robinson, CFSP, CCO 2024-26 At-large Representative Carlton Maye Jr., MBA, CFSP, CCO 2024-26 At-large Representative Ladd Pulliam, CFSP, CCO 2025-27 At-large Representative Carlos D. Black 2025-27 At-large Representative Christopher Costello We will also extend thanks to those who are concluding their service on the NFDA Board of Directors: 2024-25 Immediate Past President Douglas R. "Dutch" Nie II, CFSP, CCO, CMFP, and 2023-25 At-Large Representative Homer Elwood Jr, CFSP, CCO. Social Media If you’re active on social media, follow NFDA on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Also, be sure to watch the hashtag #NFDA2025 (especially on Instagram and Twitter) to see posts and pictures from NFDA and your funeral service colleagues. Say Cheese! Professional photographers are out and about capturing all of the excitement of the 2025 NFDA Convention. You can view all of the photos from the convention photo website, NFDA.org/ChicagoPics. Download as many photos as you like for free and, if you’re active on social media, share them with your friends (don’t forget to use our convention hashtag, #nfda2024). You can even order physical prints right from your smartphone or computer!