2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo
Chicago, Illinois • October 26-29
McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Chicago: The Best Big City in the U.S.
There's a reason Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the United States for eight years running by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler – there's something for everyone to do. Whether you're a foodie, music lover, museum or art connoisseur, or a sports fan, Chicago has it all.
In addition, Chicago sits on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan and offers many iconic locations, including Navy Pier, Millenium Park, Cloud Gate (aka "The Bean"), and Willis Tower, to name just a few.
We're excited to return to Chicago for the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo. If you've visited before, welcome back. If this is your first time, you're sure to be delighted! Enjoy your time in the Windy City and with your fellow funeral service professionals.
Registration opens in June!

We’re excited to be heading to Chicago in 2025. Get a sneak preview of what to expect below!
NFDA International Convention & Expo at a Glance:
Who attends:
Funeral service professionals, educators, students, exhibitors, retired funeral professionals, media and other end of life professionals.
What’s covered:
- Welcome & Closing parties
- Service of Remembrance
- Exceptional keynote speakers
- Five preconvention seminars
- 4 days of convention workshops (30+ sessions)
- 300+ exhibitors
- All Star Recognition Ceremony
- Funeral Directors Under 40 party
- Group tours
- The Funeral Face-Off
- And so much more!
What can you expect?
Join thousands of funeral service professionals from around the world at the NFDA International Convention & Expo! This amazing event offers the best networking, education and the world’s largest funeral service Expo and so much more..
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