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KAVOD Spring 2023 Meeting

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See you in New York!

April 23-24 | New York City, NY

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Registration deadline is March 31, 2023.
Hotel registration deadline is April 1, 2023.

Sunday, April 23

3 p.m.
MJ the Musical - Broadway's most Tony Award Winning New Musical of the Year!

6:30 p.m.
KAVOD Dinner
Wolf & Lamb (Kosher restaurant)
Prix fix menu includes 4 appetizers, 5 main courses with sides and 2 types of deserts.
Cash bar
16 E. 48th Street

Monday, April 24

9 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
(bagels, lox, fruit, Danish, coffee and beverages)

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Business Meeting

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Christopher L. Farmer, NFDA General Counsel
Current Issues Facing Funeral Service

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NFDA’s Legal Counsel will discuss the current issues facing funeral service. (applied for 2 CE hours where applicable).

  1. Current Areas of Greatest Risk and How to Limit Them
    1. Wrongful authorization
    2. Misidentification of remains
    3. Loss or misdelivered cremated remains
    4. Lost or destroyed personal property
  2. Limiting Your Risk
  3. Right To Control Disposition
    1. Forfeit Rights Of Missing Or Uncooperative Persons
    2. Removal Of Rights Of Suspect In Homicide Cases
    3. Right To Rely Protections And Immunity For Funeral Homes
    4. Common Law Marriage
    5. Policies And Procedures
  4. Documentation And Forms
  5. Positive Identification Prior To Cremation
  6. Litigation Avoidance 101: Prevention and Preparation
  7. Miscellaneous Updates (FTC, etc.)

1 p.m.
Optional Lunch
After the CEU presentation, optional lunch at Junior’s (1515 Broadway). They take reservations one hour prior to arrival, so please let us know during Monday breakfast if you’re interested in going. It’ll be a Dutch treat for those interested.

Hotel Deadline: April 1, 2023

Hotel Accommodations

Reserve Your Hotel Room Online

Or call 212-201-2700 and mention you are with NFDA for the discounted room block for the nights of 04/19/2023 to 04/24/2023 (we set aside extra nights in case you are staying before or after the meeting).

Last Day to Book: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Special group rate: $289 USD per night
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 W. 43rd Street

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