NFDA invites women in the funeral service profession to attend the 2021 Virtual Professional Women’s Conference on April 7 and 8. While the conference may be virtual this year, NFDA’s innovative event platform will offer the ideal setting for funeral directors, educators, students and suppliers to generate new ideas, fuel personal and professional growth, and connect with other funeral service professionals. The Funeral Service Foundation is making the profession’s premier event for women more accessible than ever with 150 scholarships.
The Virtual Professional Women’s Conference features a powerhouse line-up of conference sessions led by dynamic experts covering a wide range of topics:
April 7
- The Future of Funeral Service is Emotional presented by Jason Troyer, Ph.D.
- Creating Small Moments of Ceremony During the Initial Transfer presented by Angela Woosely, founder, Inspired Journeys
- The Millennial Funeral Director presented by Leili McMurrough, Worsham College
April 8
- Inside the Courthouse presented by Michael Sharkey, attorney and funeral director
- Concurrent Sessions – choose from
- Can We Talk? Helpful Embalming Tips presented by Tawnia Steinhoff, The Dodge Company
- Prospecting to Women Influencers presented by Jodi Clock, Clock Funeral Home
- What Holds Us Back at Work: How to Communicate with Colleagues, Managers and Clients presented by Dr. Meg Myers Morgan, associate professor and author
Attendees will be able to chat with fellow attendees and speakers during education sessions. Select sessions will feature a live Q&A with speakers.
Find complete details on the Virtual Professional Women’s Conference at www.nfda.org/pwc.
Apply Today for a Professional Women’s Conference Scholarship!
The Funeral Service Foundation is offering up to 150 scholarships to qualified applicants to attend this year’s Virtual Professional Women’s Conference. Funeral service professionals and students who identify as female or non-binary are eligible to apply for a scholarship, valued at up to $249.
Complete requirements and the application form are available online, www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarships/pwc. The application will remain open until April 1, or until all scholarships have been awarded. Those who have already registered for the conference may apply, and recipients will be notified by email.