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FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS
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CONVENTIONS/CONFERENCES
Alliance Of Illinois Cemeterians
Annual Convention
- Feb 02-03, 2017,
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel,
Springfield, IL. Exhibits. 309-788-6622.
www.aicemeterians.orgaic_secretary@
mediacombb.netSouth Carolina Funeral DirectorsAssn
30th Mid-Winter Conference & Expo
- Feb 06-08, 2017, Columbia Convention
Center, Columbia, SC. Exhibits. 800-445-
3427.
www.scfda.org info@scfda.orgCremation Association Of North
America 2017 Cremation Symposium
- Feb 07-09, 2017, Paris Las Vegas,
Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits. 312-245-
1077.
www.cremationassociation.org jennifer@cremationassociation.orgMonument Builders Of NorthAmerica
Inc 2017 Monument Industry Show
- Feb 10-12, 2017, Indianapolis, IN.
800-233-44
72. www.monumentbuilders.org/2017show info@monumentbuilders.
org
Michigan
Funeral
Directors
Association Mid-Winter Cruise
- Feb
12-19, 2017, Western Caribbean Cruise
with the Norwegian Dawn, Departs from
New Orleans, LA. 517-349-9565. www.
mfda.org pdouma@mfda.orgCalifornia Assn Of Public Cemeteries
59th Annual Conference
- Feb 23-25,
2017, Embassy Suites Mandalay Bay,
Oxnard, CA. Exhibits. 888-344-9858.
www.capc.infopubliccemeteries@aol.
com
The Independent Funeral Group
Annual Spring Trip
- Mar 04-10, 2017,
LagunaNiguel,DanaPoint,CA.865-977-
00
27. www.theindependentfuneralgroup.com info@theindependentfuneralgroup.
com
Illinois Cemetery & Funeral Home
Assn 89th Semi-Annual Spring
Convention
- Mar 08-09, 2017, Holiday
Inn & Suites, Bloomington, IL. Exhibits.
866-758-7731.
www.icfha.orgicfha@
hotmail.comFinger Lakes Funeral Directors
Association 12th Annual Convention
-
Mar 28-29, 2017, Harbor Hotel, Watkins
Glen, NY. Exhibits. 607-739-2035. www.
fingerlakesfuneraldirectors.orgNorth Dakota Funeral Directors Assn
Annual Convention
- Apr 03-05, 2017,
Ramada Plaza Suites & Convention
Center, Fargo, ND. Exhibits. 701-845-
2414.
www.ndfda.orgndfda@oliver-
nathanchapel.comNational Concrete Burial Vault Assn
2017 Annual Convention
- Apr 04-
05, 2017, Hilton Garden Inn Nashville
Downtown/Convention
Center,
Nashville, TN. 888-886-2282. www.
ncbva.org info@ncbva.orgInt’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral
Assn 2017 Annual Convention &
Expo
- Apr 05-08, 2017, Renaissance
Nashville and the Omni Nashville Hotel,
Nashville, TN. 800-645-7700. www.
iccfaconvention.com kase@iccfa.comUtah Funeral Directors Association
Annual Convention
- Apr 05-06, 2017,
Home2 Suites by Hilton, South Jordan,
UT. Exhibits. 801-263
-3286. www.ufda.org
ufda@ufda.orgNew Gen Of Funl Svc Practitioners
Assn 2nd Annual Funeral Service
Professional Retreat Getaway
- Apr 06-
09, 2017, The Westgates Lakes Resort &
Spa, Orlando, FL. 843-6
24-7957. ngfspa.org
ngfspa1@gmail.comMississippi Funl Dirs & Morticians
Assn 2017Annual Convention
-Apr 09-
12, 2017, Hollywood Casino, St. Louis,
MS. Exhibits. 601-764-3262. www.
mfdma.org gregory.owens@mfdma.orgOklahoma
Funeral
Directors
Association 115thAnnual Conference
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Apr 10-11, 2017, Cox Convention Center,
Oklahoma City, OK. Exhibits. 800-256-
6332.
www.okfda.comInternational Order Of The Golden
Rule 58th Annual Conference &
Supplier Showcase
- Apr 20-22, 2017,
Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans,
LA. Exhibits. 512-334-
5504. www.ogr.org
membership@ogr.orgPennsylvania
Funl
Directors
Association 136th Annual Convention
& Expo
- Apr 23-26, 2017, Kalahari
Resorts and Conventions, Pocono Manor,
PA. Exhibits. 800-
692-6068. www.pfda.org
john@pfda.orgCatholic Cemeteries Of The West
-
Apr 25, 2017, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel,
South Lake Tahoe, CA. Exhibits. 925-
268-9824.
www.ccwecare.orgdsylva@
pacbell.netAlberta Funeral Service Association
90th AGM & Convention
- Apr 27-
29, 2017, River Cree Resort & Casino,
Edmonton, AB. Exhibits. (403-342-2460.
www.afsa.ca inq uiry@afsa.caKansas Funl Dirs & Embalmers
Association 2017 Annual Convention
- Apr 30 - May 03, 2017, Wichita, KS.
Exhibits. 785-232-7789.
www.ksfda.org kfda@kfda.kscoxmail.comTexas Cemeteries Association Annual
Convention
- Apr 30 - May 02, 2017,
Courtyard by Marriott, Allen, TX.
Exhibits. 817-339-8210.
www.txca.us tca@txca.usNebraska
Funeral
Directors
Association 2017 Annual Convention
- May 02-04, 2017, Younes Conference
Center, Kearney, NE. Exhibits. 402-761-
2217.
www.nefda.org staff@nefda.orgSouth Dakota Funeral Directors
Assn 118th Annual State Convention
- May 10-12, 2017, Ramkota Hotel &
Watertown Event Center, Watertown, SD.
Exhibits. 605-246-9466.
www.sdfda.org tkerr@triotel.netIndependent Funl Dirs Assn Of Texas
Inc 84th Annual Convention & Expo
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May 15-17, 2017, Sheraton Brookhollow,
Houston, TX. Exhibits. 2542145649.
www.ifdatexas.org ifdatexas@aol.comSouth Carolina Morticians Assn Inc
92nd Annual State Convention
- May
15-18, 2017, Embassy Suites by Hilton
Greenville Golf Resort & Conference
Center, Greenville, SC. Exhibits. 803-
339-4133.
www.scmorticians.com scmainc@gmail.comIowa Funeral Directors Association
2017 Premier Mid-West Funeral
Service Expo
- May 16-17, 2017,
Prairie Meadows Hotel and Conference
Center , Altoona, IA. Exhibits. 515-270-
013
0. www.iafda.org/?page=convention mharms@iafda.orgOhio Funeral Directors Association
137th
Annual
Convention
&
Exhibition
- May 16-18, 2017, Hilton
Columbus at Easton, Columbus, OH.
Exhibits. 800-589-6332, 614-486-5339.
www.ofdaonline.orgdiana@ofdaonline.
org
North Carolina Funeral Directors
Assn 130th Annual State Convention
- May 21-23, 2017, Raleigh Marriott and
Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. 919-
876-7886.
www.ncfda.orginfo@ncfda.
org
Georgia Funl Serv Practitioners
Assn Inc 92nd Annual Convention
& Exhibit
- May 21-24, 2017, Atlanta
Marriott Hotel Airport, Atlanta, GA.
Exhibits. 706-886-3944.
www.gfspa.net gfspaexsec@hotmail.comJewish Cemetery Assn Of North
America 9th Annual Conference
- May 21-24, 2017, Holiday Inn
Vancouver-Centre, Vancouver, BC.
Exhibits. 314-353-2540.
www.jcana.org danielbrodsky@sbcglobal.netMinnesota
Funeral
Directors
Association’s127thAnnualConvention
- May 22-24, 2017, Doubletree
Minneapolis
South,
Minneapolis,
MN. Exhibits. 763-416-0124. www.
mnfuneral.org mtufto@mnfuneral.orgGeorgia Funeral Directors Association
Summer Convention
- Jun 04-07,
2017, King and Prince Beach Resort, St.
Simons Island, GA. Exhibits. 770-592-
8002.
www.gfda.orgTexas Funeral Directors Association
2017 Annual Convention & Expo
- Jun
04-07, 2017, Hyatt Austin and Palmer
Events Center, Austin, TX. Exhibits. 800-
460-8332.
www.tfda.com ann@tfda.comTennessee
Funeral
Directors
Association 2017 Annual Convention
- Jun 04-06, 2017, Embassy Suites,
Murfreesboro, TN. 615-321-8792. www.
tnfda.org office@tnfda.orgMissouri Funl Directors & Embalmers
Assn 2017 Annual Convention
- Jun
05-06, 2017, Lodge of the Four Seasons,
Lake Ozark. Exhibits. 573-635-1661.
www.mofuneral.orgpublications@
mofuneral.orgFuneral Service Association Of
Canada 2017 Annual Convention &
Trade Show
- Jun 05-09, 2017, Hotel
Delta Prince Edwards, Charlottetown,
PE. Exhibits. 613-271-2
107. www.fsac.ca
roberta@fsac.caFuneral Directors Assn Of Kentucky
Annual State Convention & Mid-West
Regional Trade Show
- Jun 06-08, 2017,
Louisville Crowne Plaza, Louisville, KY.
Exhibits. 502-223-062
2. www.fdaofky.com
info@fdaofky.comArizona Funl Cemetery & Cremation
Assn
- Jun 06-08, 2017, The Wigwam,
Litchfield Park, AZ. Exhibits. 602-909-
6135.
www.afccaannualconvention.org director@azfcca.orgIndependent Funeral Directors Of
Florida 2017 Annual Convention
-
Jun 07-09, 2017, Rosen Shingle Creek,
Orlando, FL. Exhibits. 850-222-0198.
www.ifdf.orgmhood@ifdf.org
Indiana Funeral Directors Association
137th Annual Convention
- Jun 07-
08, 2017, Indiana Convention Center,
Indianapolis, IN. Exhibits. 800-458-0746.
www.indiana-fda.org connie@infda.orgLouisiana
Funeral
Directors
Association & Mississippi Funeral
Directors
Association
(Joint
Convention)
- Jun 10-13, 2017, Windsor
Court Hotel, New Orleans, LA. Exhibits.
225-767-7640.
www.lfdaweb.org LFDA@tatmangroup.comAlabama Funl Dirs & Morticians
Assn Inc 80th Annual Convention
-
Jun 11-14, 2017, Embassy Suites Hotel,
Montgomery, AL. Exhibits. (256) 546-
0432.
www.alabamafdma.orginfo@
alabamafdma.orgSouth Carolina Cemetery Association
Inc and the North Carolina Cemetery
Association (Joint Convention)
-
Jun 11-13, 2017, Embassy Suites at
Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach,
SC. Exhibits. 803-419-0768. www.
sccemeteryassociation.comtpaules@
yahoo.comCalifornia
Funeral
Directors
Association 2017 Annual Convention
-
Jun 11-14, 2017, Hyatt regency Monterey
Hotel & Spa, Monterey, CA. Exhibits.
916-325-2361.
www.cafda.orgcfda@
amgroup.usWisconsin
Funeral
Directors
Association 136th Annual Convention
- Jun 12-14, 2017, Best Western Premier
Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center,
Oshkosh, WI. Exhibits. 608-256-1757.
www.wfda.infogary@wfda.info
South Carolina Funeral Directors Assn
119th Annual Convention
- Jun 18-20,
2017, Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande
Dunes, Myrtle Beach, SC. Exhibits. 800-
445-3427.
www.scfda.org info@scfda.orgFlorida Morticians Association Inc
93rd Annual Convention
- Jun 18-22,
2017, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort,
Destin, FL. Exhibits. 727-599-3221.
www.floridamorticians.orgJerlyn2560@
yahoo.comFuneral Directors & Mort’s Assn Of
NC Annual Convention
- Jun 19-22,
2017, Hilton Greenville and Greenville
Convention Center, Greenville, NC.
Exhibits. 704-982-0
347. www.fdmanc.org
fdmanc@aol.comWestern Pennsylvania Funl Dirs Assn
Inc
- Jun 19-21, 2017, The Ambassador
Conference Center, Erie, PA. Exhibits.
814-824-5000.
www.wpfda.org sjsnator@gmail.comFlorida Cemetery Cremation & Funl
Assn 2017Annual Convention&Trade
Show
- Jun 22-24, 2017, Turnberry Isle
Miami, Aventura, FL. Exhibits. 800-
226-3332.
www.thefccfa.comdjessup@
executiveoffice.orgVirginia Funeral Directors Association
129th Annual Convention
- Jun
25-28, 2017, Williamsburg Lodge,
Williamsburg, VA. Exhibits. 804-264-
0505.
www.vfda.net lwhittaker@vfda.netSouthern Cemetery Cremation & Funl
Assn, Georgia Cemetery Association
& Cemetery Association of Tennessee
Inc (Joint Convention)
- Jun 25-27,
2017, Chattanooga Marriott Downtown,
Chattanooga, TN. Exhibits. 985-206-
5606.
www.sccfa.infosccfa@bellsouth.
net
Idaho Funeral Service Association
Annual Convention
- Jun 25-27, 2017,
Shore Lodge, McCall, ID. Exhibits. 208-
888-2730.
www.ifsa.us ifsa@ifsa.usIllinois Funeral Directors Association
137th Annual Convention
- Jun 26-28,
2017, Holiday Inn Hotel & Tinley Park
Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL.
Exhibits. 217-525-2000.
www.ifda.org info@ifda.orgAssociated Cemeteries Of Missouri
Annual Convention
- Jul 11-16, 2017,
Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO.
Exhibits.
314-863-3011.
smzell@
earthlink.netInt’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral
Assn University
- Jul 20-26, 2017,
Fogelman Executive Center at the
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
800-645-7700.
www.iccfa.comNational Funl Dirs & Morticians Assn
Inc 80th Annual Convention & Expo
-
Jul 29 - Aug 03, 2017, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Exhibits. 770-969-006
4. www.nfdma.com
nfdma@nfdma.comWest Virginia Cemetery & Funeral
Assn 2017Annual Convention
-Aug 04-
05, 2017, Lakeview Resort, Morgantown,
WV. Exhibits. 304-342-3769. www.
wvcfa.org office@wvcsi.comCremation Association Of North
America 99th Annual Convention
- Aug 16-19, 2017, New York, NY.
Exhibits.
312-245-1077.
www.
cremationassociation.orgjennifer@
cremationassociation.orgWashington State Funeral Directors
Assn,
Washington
Cemetery
Cremation & Fnl Assn (Joint
Convention)
- Aug 17-19, 2017,
Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway
Heights, WA. Exhibits. 253-941-3370.
www.wsfda.org jewell@wsfda.orgNewYork State Funeral DirectorsAssn
2017 Annual Convention
- Aug 20-24,
2017, The Saratoga Hilton & Saratoga
City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. 800-
291-2629.
www.nysfda.orginfo@nysfda.
org
Catholic Cemetery Conference 68th
Annual Convention & Expo
- Sep 19-
22, 2017, JWMarriott LasVegas Resort &
Spa, Summerlin, NV. Exhibits. 708-202-
124
2. www.catholiccemeteryconference.org info@catholiccemeteryconference.
org
Ontario Funeral Service Association
- Sep 25-27, 2017, Deerhurst Resort,
Huntsville, ON. Exhibits. 905-637-3371.
www.ofsa.org info@ofsa.orgNew Jersey State Funeral Directors
Assn
2017
Funeral
Directors
Convention & Expo
- Sep 26-28, 2017,
Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center,
Atlantic City, NJ. Exhibits. 800-734-
3712.
www.njsfda.orgconvention@
njsfda.orgNational Funeral Directors Association
2017 Annual Convention & Expo
- Oct
29 - Nov 01, 2017, Various Hotel Room
Blocks, Boston, MA. Exhibits. 800-228-
63
32. convention.nfda.org/ n fda@nfda.orgFunl Dirs Servs Assn Of Greater
Chicago 12th Annual Trade Show
-
Nov 08, 2017, White Eagle Banquets and
Restaurant, Niles, IL. Exhibits. 630-980-
4010.
www.fdsachicago.comoffice@
fdsachicago.comVirginia Funeral Directors Association
130th Annual Convention
- Jun 09-12,
2018, Boar’s Head, Charlottesville, VA.
Exhibits. 804-264-0505.
www.vfda.net lwhittaker@vfda.netInt’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral
Assn University
- Jul 19-25, 2018,
Fogelman Executive Center at the
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
800-645-7700.
www.iccfa.comInt’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral
Assn University
- Jul 18-24, 2019,
Fogelman Executive Center at the
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
800-645-7700.
www.iccfa.comMEETINGS/SEMINARS
Cemetery & Mortuary Assn Of
California 2017 Annual Conference
-
Feb 01-03, 2017, Monterey Plaza Hotel
and Spa, Monterey, CA. 916-441-4533.
www.cmaccalifornia.orgcmac@usa.net
National Funl Dirs & Morticians Assn
Inc 2017 Enrichment & Leadership
Summit
- Feb 05-07, 2017, Hampton Inn
& Suites, Atlanta, GA. 770-969-0064.
www.nfdma.com nfdma@nfdma.com2017 Dodge Technical Seminar
- Feb
06-08, 2017, John A. Burns School of
Medicine at the University of Hawaii,
Honolulu, HI. 978-600-2099. www.
dodgeco.com custserv@dodgeco.comCremation Association Of North
America
Crematory
Operators
Certification Program
- Feb 07, 2017,
Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV. 312-
245-10
77. www.cremationassociation.org
jennifer@cremationassociation.orgOhio Funeral Directors Association
Annual Educational Conference
-
Feb 07-13, 2017, The Westin Playa
Bonita, Panama City, Panama. 800-589-
6332.
www.ofdaonline.orgmelissa@
ofdaonline.orgMaryland State Funeral Directors
Assn Mid-Winter Retreat
- Feb 10-
12, 2017, Clarion Resort & Conference
Center, Ocean City, MD. 888-459-9693.
www.msfda.net msfda@msfda.netFuneral Directors Assn Of Kentucky
Mid-Winter Conference
- Feb 14-15,
2017, Hilton Downtown Lexington,
Lexington, KY. 502-223-0622. www.
fdaofky.com info@fdaofky.comOhio Cemetery Association Annual
Awards Banquet
- Feb 18, 2017,
Holiday Inn, Worthington, OH. 937-885-
0283.
www.ohiocemeteryassociation.com
jburrowes@cemeterydata.comIndiana Funeral Directors Association
2017 Mid-Winter Conference
- Feb 21-
22, 2017, JW Marriott, Indianapolis, IN.
Exhibits. 800-458-07
46. www.indiana- fda.org info@infda.orgGeorgia Funeral Directors Association
Mid-Winter Seminar
- Feb 26-27,
2017, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake
Oconee, Greensboro, GA. 770-592-8002.
www.gfda.orgM K J Marketing Seminar
- Feb 27 -
Mar 01, 2017, WaldorfAstoria, Park City,
UT. 888-655-156
6. www.mkjmarketing.com
mkj@mkjmarketing.comThe International Conference of
Funeral Service Examining Boards
113th Annual Meeting
- Mar 01-02,
2017, The Omni Hilton Head Convention
Resort, Hilton Head, SC. 479-442-7076.
www.theconferenceonline.orgservices@
theconferenceonline.orgCasket & Funeral Supply Association
Annual 2017Winter Seminar
- Mar 09-
11, 2017, Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado,
CA. 847-295-6630.
www.cfsaa.org info@cfsaa.orgNew York State Association Of
Cemeteries 2017 Orange County
Cemetery Regional Conference
- Mar
09, 2017, IBEW Local Union 363,
Harriman, NY. 518-434-1134. www.
nysac.com info@nysac.comNational Funeral Directors Association
Meet the Mentors
- Mar 12-14, 2017,
Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta,
GA. 800-228-633
2. events.nfda.org/Meet-the-Mentors/Overview nfda@nfda.
org
National Funeral Directors Association
Cremation Retreat
- Mar 15-16, 2017,
Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta,
GA. 800-228-6332
. events.nfda.org/
Cremation-Retreat/O
verview nfda@ nfda.orgAssn Of Independent Fnl Hms
Of Virginia Conference
- Mar 17,
2017 Laws/Regulations and Preneed,
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA.
804-643-0312.
www.ifhv.orgifhoffice@
gmail.comPittsburgh Institute Of Mortuary
Science Best Practices 101
- Mar 17,
2017, PIMS Special Events Center,
Pittsburgh, PA. 412-362-8500. www.
pims.edu pims5808@aol.comNational Funeral Directors Association
Cremation Certification Program
-
Mar 17, 2017, Emory Conference Center
Hotel, Atlanta, GA. 800-228-6332. www.
nfda.org/cremationcertification nfda@
nfda.orgM K J Marketing Seminar
- Mar
20-22, 2017, Waldorf-Astoria Beach
Club Resort, Boca Raton, FL. 888-655-
1566.
www.mkjmarketing.commkj@
mkjmarketing.comCremation Association Of North
America
Crematory
Operations
Certification Program
- Mar 31,
2017, University of Central Oklahoma,
Edmond, OK. 312-245-1077. www.
cremationassociation.orgjennifer@
cremationassociation.orgAssociation For Death Educ &
Counseling Pre-Conference Institute
- Apr 04-05, 2017, Portland Marriott
Downtown Waterfront, Portland, OR.
847-686-2240.
www.adec.orgadec@
adec.orgAssociation For Death Educ &
Counseling 39th Annual Conference
- Apr 05-08, 2017, Portland Marriott
Downtown Waterfront, Portland, OR.
847-686-2240.
www.adec.orgadec@
adec.orgJewish Funeral Directors Of America
Inc
- Apr 05, 2017, Renaissance
Nashville and the Omni Nashville Hotel,
Nashville, TN. 800-
645-7700. www.jfda.org
jfda@iccfa.comNational Funeral Directors Association
Professional Women’s Conference
-
Apr 07-09, 2017, Franklin Marriott Cool
Springs, Franklin, TN. 800-228-6332.
events.nfda.org/Professional-Womens-Conference/Overview
nfda@nfda.orgAcademy Of Graduate Embalmers Of
Georgia 62nd Annual Clinic
- Apr 10-
12, 2017 770-445-3180.
www.ageg.org staff@ageg.orgNational Funeral Directors Association
Advocacy Summit
- Apr 26-28, 2017,
The Mayflower Hotel, Washington,
DC. 800-228-6332. events.nfd a.org/ Advocacy-Summit/Overviewnfda@
nfda.orgSelected Independent Funeral Homes
2017 Spring Management Summit
- Apr 26-28, 2017, Doubletree by
Hilton Raleigh Brownstone-University,
Raleigh, NC. 800-323-4219. www.
selectedfuneralhomes.orgpattyn@
selectedfuneralhomes.orgNational Hospice & Palliative
Care Org 32nd Management and
Leadership Conference
- May 01-03,
2017, Washington Hilton, Washington,
DC. 703-837-1500.
www.nhpco.org dcherry@nhpco.orgNew York State Association Of
Cemeteries 39th Annual Public Affairs
Seminar
- May 01-02, 2017, Hilton
Albany, Albany, NY. 518-434-1134.
www.nysac.com info@nysac.comKates
Boylston
Publications
Cremation Innovations Summit
- May
05, 2017, Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore,
MD. 800-500-458
5. www.katesboylston.com/events
tparmalee@ucg.comKatesBoylstonPublicationsCremation
Innovations Summit
- May 05, 2017,
Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. 800-
500-4585.
www.katesboylston.comNational Funeral Directors Association
Business Conference
- May 10-11, 2017,
NFDA Headquarters, Brookfield, WI.
800-228-633
2. events.nfda.org/Business-Conference/
Overview nfda@nfda.orgNational Museum Of Funeral History
23rd Annual Charity Golf Classic
- May 22, 2017 Cocktail Party/Golf
Classic, Kingwood Country Club,
Kingwood, TX. 281-876-3063. www.
nmfh.org info@nmfh.orgVirginia Cemetery Association 2017
Annual Conference & Meeting
- Jun 01-04, 2017, The Berry Hill
Resort & Conference Center, South
Boston, VA. 804-675-7502. www.
virginiacemeteryassociation.comPennsylvania Cmtry, Crem & Funeral
Assn 2017 Annual Meeting
- Jun 14-16,
2017, Kalahari Resort, Pocono Manor,
PA. 717-236-9970.
www.pccfa.comThe Association For Gravestone
Studies 2017 Annual Conference
-
Jun 20-25, 2017, The University of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. 413-772-
0836.
www.gravestonestudies.orginfo@
gravestonestudies.orgNational Alliance For Grieving
Children 21st Annual Symposium
-
Jun 22-24, 2017, Richmond Marriott
Downtown, Richmond, VA. 866-432-
1542.
www.childrengrieve.orgkathy.
wisnefski@childrengrieve.orgNational Funeral Directors Association
Leadership Conference
- Jul 16-19,
2017, Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur
d’Alene, ID. 800-228-6332. events.nfda.
org/Leadership-Conference/Overview nfda@nfda.orgCenter For Loss & Life Transition
Training Seminars by Dr. Alan
Wolfelt
- Jul 19-21, 2017 Opening
Your Community’s Eyes to WHY We
Need Funerals , Center For Loss & Life
Transition , Fort Collins, CO. 970-226-
6050.
www.centerforloss.comwolfelt@
centerforloss.comProfessional Car Society Meet
- Jul
20-22, 2017, Lebanon, MO. 973-862-
6047.
www.professionalcarsociety.org hookjch@ptd.netSelected Independent Funeral Homes
99thAnnual Meeting
- Sep 10-13, 2017,
Radisson Blu, Chicago, IL. 800-323-
4219.
www.selectedfuneralhomes.org pattyn@selectedfuneralhomes.orgNew York State Association Of
Cemeteries
2017
Annual
Fall
Conference
- Sep 16-19, 2017, The
Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown, NY.
518-434-1134.
www.nysac.cominfo@
nysac.comNational Hospice & Palliative Care
Org 2017 Fall Conference
- Sep 18-20,
2017, San Diego Marriott Marquis and
Marina, San Diego, CA. 703-837-1500.
www.nhpco.org dcherry@nhpco.orgCalifornia Assn Of Public Cemeteries
Educational Seminar & Area Meeting
- Oct 06-07, 2017, Holiday Inn Capitol
Plaza, South Lake Tahoe, CA. 888-344-
9858.
www.capc.infopubliccemeteries@
aol.comVirginia Cemetery Association 2017
Mid Atlantic State Conference
- Nov
02-04, 2017, The Golden Nugget,
Atlantic City, NJ. 804-675-7502. www.
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