During the NFDA International Convention & Expo, October 27-30 in Chicago, be sure to stop by NFDA Central. Think of NFDA Central as your one-stop-shop for making the most of your NFDA membership!

NFDA

• Find a wealth of information and talk with an NFDA staff member about how we can help you achieve more in your business, your community and your life
• Time to renew your membership? Do it while you’re in Chicago and receive a gift!
• Learn how you could save with NFDA’s health-insurance benefit
• Shop for the latest products, community-outreach materials and NFDA merchandise – and don’t forget your Chicago-inspired souvenirs, including this year’s commemorative T-shirt
• Discover how you can travel the world with other funeral directors in 2020
• Find out how your firm can gain recognition for going green.
• Shop for something pink to wear on Monday, October 28, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the NFDA Convention. Every purchase benefits breast-cancer research.
• Learn how the NFDA Work/Life Resource Program can help you, your family and your staff.

Meet the Authors!

Meet and get your book signed by these incredible authors

• Sunday
  • 1 – 2 p.m.: Welton Hong, Making Your Phone Ring With Internet Marketing for Funeral Homes
• Monday
  • 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Teana Tache, Turned Upside Down
  • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Ethan Morse, The Unknowns
  • 1 – 2 p.m., John and Nikki McQueen, Lessons From the Dead: Breathing Life Into Customer Service
• Tuesday
  • 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Teana Tache, Turned Upside Down
  • 10 – 11 a.m., John and Nikki McQueen, Lessons From the Dead: Breathing Life Into Customer Service
  • 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Caitlin Doughty, From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m., Ethan Morse, The Unknowns
• Wednesday
  • 9 – 10 a.m., Ethan Morse, The Unknowns

Remembering A Life

It’s been just over a year since NFDA launched Remembering a Life, it’s consumer outreach and education initiative. See the new Remembering A Life Self-care Box – a thoughtful gift for anyone grieving the death of a loved one – and learn about the tools available to help you connect with your community!

NFDA Live!

NFDA Live is the place to be. It’s more than a social media lounge – NFDA Live! Is the digital heartbeat of NFDA! Located in NFDA Central, the NFDA Live stage will feature live interviews, meet-and-greets and more. Join us in person or online, and use #nfda2019 to join the conversation!

• Need help with the convention app? Visit NFDA Live for assistance.
• Recharge your phone and relax at the free charging stations.
• Connect with fellow funeral service professionals.
• Take a selfie in front of the convention backdrop and tag your friends and NFDA! Don’t forget to use our convention hashtag, #NFDA2019

Funeral Service Foundation

Fuel your career with the Foundation ‘45 Awards, designed to unlock your potential through scholarships, awards and opportunities. Learn more or make a gift that directly impacts the profession. Visit the Funeral Service Foundation booth in NFDA Central and see the Funeral Service Foundation tab for more information.

Have the Talk of a Lifetime

The Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC) offers the latest on “Have the Talk of a Lifetime,” the consumer-education campaign that encourages people in your community to talk about life, the things that matter most and how they want to be remembered. Make sure your firm is included in the free “Find a Funeral Professional” search tool (we’ll help you sign up), get the latest resources and more. The FAMIC booth is located in NFDA Central.