Families are asking tougher questions than ever about disposition and funeral professionals are expected to have clear, confident answers. This is your last chance to register for NFDA’s 2026 virtual conference, Disposition Demystified, taking place February 17–18. Registration closes Monday, February 16 at 12 p.m. CT, and once it closes, it’s closed.

This two-day virtual event delivers up to six CE hours and practical, real-world guidance on today’s most talked-about disposition options – all without leaving your funeral home.

Why This Conference Matters 

From water cremation and green funerals to burial at sea and natural organic reduction, families are asking questions shaped by culture, values and environmental concerns. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I had a clearer way to explain this,” this conference is for you.

Disposition Demystified gives you:

• Clear explanations of traditional, emerging and alternative disposition options
• Guidance on legal and regulatory considerations
• Practical strategies for answering families’ questions with confidence
• Insight from experienced practitioners who are actively working in these areas

What You’ll Learn

• Over two mornings (9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT), expert presenters will cover:
• Proper paperwork and compliance essentials
• Burial at sea eligibility and protocols
• Alkaline hydrolysis in real-world practice
• Green funeral options and growing consumer demand
• Natural organic reduction explained clearly and confidently
• The evolving legal landscape surrounding alternative dispositions

You’ll also have access to live Q&A, discussions with colleagues and downloadable resources you can use immediately in your firm.

Register Now 

Registration includes all sessions, materials and up to six CE hours.

• NFDA-member firm (first registrant): $285
• Nonmember firm (first registrant): $330
• Additional registrant from same firm: $215
• Student: $55

Register now at NFDA.org/Virtual or call 262-789-1880. Registration closes February 16 at noon CT. 

If disposition questions are coming up more often in your arrangement room – this conference will help you meet them with clarity, confidence and credibility. Don’t wait … this is your final opportunity to join Disposition Demystified.