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2021 Conferences

As we look forward to the new year we’re eager to see you (either in person or virtually) at one of our exceptional educational and networking events!

More information will become available as the conference dates below draw near. Dates and locations listed are subject to change.

Leadership Conference

August 1-4, 2021
Charleston, SC

Do you want to take your leadership commitment to the next level? Are you looking for actionable items that you can take back to your business?  If you said yes to one or both of these questions, the NFDA Leadership Conference is a must for you!  This event will leave you inspired, invigorated, and ready to take on the issues of the day!

Registration opens May 19, 2021.

Embalming & Restorative Art

September 16-17, 2021
Pittsburgh, PA

Focus on Donor Cases: Live Demonstration

Join our embalming experts and specialists from the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) at the premier embalming seminar for novice embalmers and seasoned professionals. 

  • Recovery of long bone, tendon, skin, ocular, and tissue
  • Best practices for embalming a donor case
  • Restoring donor cases, including the unembalmed case
  • Color theory and its relation to cosmetic application

Registration opens July 2021.

Ryder Cup Bucket List Adventure

September 21-22, 2021
Brookfield, WI

We know some funeral educational events feature a round of golf, but do they offer the chance to attend the biggest international golf tournament in existence? This year, we’re including the 2021 Ryder Cup as part of our program. After spending a day participating in an exceptional NFDA business seminar, you’ll find yourself walking alongside the world’s greatest golfers during a practice round at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. For golf enthusiasts, this is like getting that elusive hole-in-one that you’ll never forget!

Registration opens July 2021.

NFDA International Convention & Expo

October 17-20, 2021
Nashville, TN

Join thousands of funeral service professionals from around the world at the annual NFDA International Convention & Expo! This amazing event offers the best in networking, education, the world’s largest funeral service Expo, and so much more! Get your future in focus and prepare for the experience of a lifetime. 

Registration opens July 2021.

Reconnect with your friends and colleagues while earning CE hours and experiencing what’s new in the profession. We look forward to seeing you again, in person or virtually, in 2021!

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We look forward to seeing you in 2022!

Professional Women’s Conference

April 19 - May 1, 2022
Miami, Florida

As the premier event for women in the funeral service profession, the Professional Women’s Conference offers you the opportunity to generate new ideas for your business, network with other women in the funeral service profession, and create lasting relationships – all in a fun, dynamic environment!

Participate in a variety of interesting, informative seminars that will provide new ideas for your business and for serving families. You’ll gain fresh perspectives and add new ideas to your toolkit that you can implement immediately.  

Advocacy Summit

May 4-6, 2022
Washington, D.C.

Attendees of NFDA’s Advocacy Summit have been gathering on Capitol Hill for more than 25 years! Join fellow funeral service professionals from across the country to advocate for legislative and regulatory issues that affect funeral service and small businesses.