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.
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Cody Jones of Callaway Jones gives a behind the scenes look at the facelift he gave his funeral business.
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The Cremation “A” Team — Scott Gilligan and Mike Nicodemus.
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Attendees at the Cremation Conference are exchanging ideas during roundtable discussions.
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Our outstanding 2018 Cremation Conference faculty: Bob Biggins, Lacy Robinson, Kurt Soffe, Bill Wappner, Christine Pepper, Mike Nicodemus, Scott Gilligan, and Cody Jones.
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Bill Wappner shares how his company, Wappner Funeral Directors, strives to meet the needs of the modern family.
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Kurt Soffe, owner of Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapels & Cremation Center, shares how he transformed his funeral business nearly 15 years ago.
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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!
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We're ready to welcome everyone to St. Pete Beach, FL, for the 2018 NFDA Cremation Conference! What a view!
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