The ICCFA Annual Convention & Exposition, April 18–21, 2018, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, is your best opportunity of the year to connect with more than 1,000 cemetery, cremation and funeral service owners and managers from throughout North America and the world.
| Strength in Numbers
Gathering NFDA members on Capitol Hill for more than 25 years! Get involved! Join fellow funeral service professionals from across the country to advocate on legislative and regulatory issues that affect funeral service and small business. Not only have the opportunity to educate members of Congress on the issues, you’ll enjoy a variety of networking opportunities and have the opportunity to explore great historic landmarks in our nation’s capital.
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The ICCFA Crematory Operator Certification program is presented by ICCFA cremation coaches Poul Lemasters, Esq., and Larry Stuart, Jr., Cremation Strategies & Consulting.
The extensive training curriculum includes:
professional terminology
incinerator terminology
principles of combustion
cremation and the environment
incinerator criteria and design
basics of operating cremation equipment
general maintenance and troubleshooting
forms and record keeping
handling and exposure control
| All attendees will receive a comprehensive Operations Manual covering all aspects of crematory operation and maintenance. |
Hone Your Management Skills! Spring Management Summits are focused on providing upcoming leaders, managers and owners with a reasonable-cost, information-packed meeting featuring dynamic presentations that offer continuing education. In addition, participants have opportunities to share best practices and build peer-to-peer relationships.
Please visit this page http://www.cremationassociation.org/page/COCP to view details about the curriculum, format and expectations.
| Just because the funeral is over doesn’t mean that serving the family ends. Aftercare is an important relational and marketing tool that every funeral home or cemetery should offer in their communities.
The Foresight Companies is hosting their Aftercare seminar covering all aspects from the cycle of services to the mentality of mourning and how to engage your community effectively. A successful Aftercare program is essential for long term funeral home and cemetery viability. Join us for a game changing approach to service in your community.
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| This reformatted and revolutionary 3 day program is a working seminar which covers every aspect of business operations including:
– Finance/Accounting Each participant will leave with a fully executed program to implement upon their return. This Business Plan will increase profit and operating efficiency.
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Don’t Let Your Profits Go Up in Flames
Today, more people are getting cremated than buried, and “traditional” doesn’t mean anything when it comes to funeral service.
With that comes challenges – but also opportunities. At the Cremation Innovations Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, you’ll discover how to recognize and respond to both.
Learn how to:
- Differentiate your firm from discount funeral homes and minimal cremation businesses.
- Leverage technology to reach more families that prefer cremation.
- Boost family satisfaction and company revenue by offering celebrant services.
- Design meaningful and personalized services for cremation families.
- Determine if it’s financially feasible to invest in a crematory project.
The conference will include keynote speakers as well as mini-presentations from some of the most innovative companies that are offering new products and services to help cremation families honor loved ones.
https://summitnc.planningpod.com/#registration-panel
The Selected Educational Trust will be holding a Job Fair on Friday, May 4, from 10:00a to 1:00p Central at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, 495 Northgate Parkway, Wheeling, Illinois 60090 (location map). All members of Selected Independent Funeral Homes are invited to attend and meet the 50+ mortuary science students who are, or soon will be, looking for employment in the profession.
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Please visit this page http://www.cremationassociation.org/page/COCP to view details about the curriculum, format and expectations.
312-204-1077 or [email protected]
In the Crematory Operator Certification training, you will learn all the components of cremation and how to properly operate and maintain a retort machine, learn how to properly and consistently track remains, and be provided with an update on applicable laws.
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Whether you’re a novice embalmer or seasoned expert, you’re sure to leave this engaging new seminar with advanced skills, ideas and knowledge that can be applied as soon as you return to your funeral home!
A variety of sessions for all interests, including:
* Embalming techniques for all experience levels: Live demonstration of techniques to best provide a fond and lasting memory for the family.
* Advanced restorative art techniques for the most difficult cases: Techniques to restore the deceased to a presentable appearance for all types of restorative art cases.
* Embalming risk management and standards of care: Explore the malpractice risks embalmers face from dissatisfied families. Learn how a malpractice lawsuit is conducted and what steps embalmers should take to reduce liability exposure.
For more information and to register, visit http://www.nfda.org/embalmingseminar
Please visit this page http://www.cremationassociation.org/page/COCP to view details about the curriculum, format and expectations.
| This class will be offered at the Best Western Hillside in Hillside, IL.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award. The fee for this course is $75 and includes the registration/filing fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Visit homesteaderslife.com/continuing-education for registration information. This course qualifies for state insurance, funeral director and ethics credit hours in Illinois and Indiana: Because CE credit is typically not transferable from state to state, please contact your state’s licensing board before registering for out-of-state courses. |
In the Cremation Arranger Certification Program, you will learn the history of cremation and why it is critical in understanding its increase in demand. You will learn the laws and regulations and the ethics of conducting the most effective cremation arrangement and finally, pricing versus value and how to market cremation for your business.
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In the Crematory Operator Certification Program, you will learn all the components of cremation and how to properly operate and maintain a retort machine, learn how to properly and consistently track remains, and be provided with an update on applicable laws.
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| This class will be offered at the Crowne Plaza Airport in Indianapolis, IN.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award. The fee for this course is $75 and includes the registration/filing fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Visit homesteaderslife.com/continuing-education for registration information. This course qualifies for state insurance, funeral director and ethics credit hours in Indiana: Because CE credit is typically not transferable from state to state, please contact your state’s licensing board before registering for out-of-state courses. |
| This two-day seminar will take its attendees through the basic points of operation from the ground up and down! Attendees will learn pricing of interment rights in theory and then in application to their existing property.
This seminar is for cemetery owners, managers and board members of for-profit and not-for- profit cemeteries. Each attendee will learn easy ways to dramatically increase their cash flow the day they get home. This seminar follows the uniquely dynamic and effective style of The Foresight Companies’ workshops. Attendees come with their businesses financial and operating data pre-loaded onto a specially designed spreadsheet. They not only learn the theory, they get hands-on understanding of the math supporting their decisions. We will challenge attendees to dig deep and get their hands dirty as they work on their specific business issues. PRE-SEMINAR SOCIAL: The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort: The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort is a mountainside all-suite, all-fun resort in Phoenix. Only 8 miles from Sky Harbor International Airport, come early or extend your stay and enjoy fun by the pool, relaxing at the spa, or playing golf on a world-class course. Complete with four acres of pools, lazy river, waterslide, miniature golf, four tennis courts and a variety of dining options for all occasions. Transportation between the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and The Foresight Companies offices will be provided each day of the seminar. Hotel Reservations |
Please visit this page http://www.cremationassociation.org/page/COCP to view details about the curriculum, format and expectations.
| This class will be offered at Homesteaders Life Company in West Des Moines, IA.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award.
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Selected Connections programs typically are entirely planned and hosted by a Selected member firm and/or Preferred Partner that opens its doors to Selected members in order to highlight best practices and lessons learned. These members-only, unique, hands-on programs highlight the camaraderie and trust shared by Selected members. In order to maintain the members-only status, Selected does not seek continuing education credit for these meetings.
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| Take your leadership skills to the next level!
Join fellow funeral service leaders at the historic Omni Grove Park Inn. Relax, reguvenate and breathe in some clean mountain air at this exquisite resort, set atop scenic Sunset Mountain, while developing your leadership skills with your peers. For more information and to register, visit http://events.nfda.org/Leadership-Conference |
Like a big-league baseball team relies on relief pitchers in their bullpen to bring home the win, a successful business needs reinforcements to boost their game, too.
Created especially for small to mid-size funeral home businesses, the NFDA Business Conference will arm funeral professionals with updated, essential business knowledge and tools to ensure growth, profitability and financial strength.
During this highly interactive conference, attendees will learn from top experts who will help them make sense of their funeral home’s financial picture. Participants will engage with experts and fellow conference attendees in breakout discussions and roundtable sessions.
For more information and to register, visit http://events.nfda.org/Business-Bullpen
In the Crematory Operator Certification Program, you will learn all the components of cremation and how to properly operate and maintain a retort machine, learn how to properly and consistently track remains, and be provided with an update on applicable laws.
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This five-day program is designed to offer intensive instruction and networking opportunities in a college-campus setting.
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Please visit this page http://www.cremationassociation.org/page/COCP to view details about the curriculum, format and expectations.
| This class will be offered at the Radisson Hotel in Coralville, IA.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award. The fee for this course is $75 and includes the registration/filing fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Visit homesteaderslife.com/continuing-education for registration information. This course qualifies for state insurance, funeral director and ethics credit hours in Iowa and Nebraska: Because CE credit is typically not transferable from state to state, please contact your state’s licensing board before registering for out-of-state courses. |
| This class will be offered at The Inn at Reading in Wyomissing, PA.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award. The fee for this course is $75 and includes the registration/filing fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Visit homesteaderslife.com/continuing-education for registration information. This course qualifies for state insurance, funeral director and ethics credit hours in Pennsylvania: Because CE credit is typically not transferable from state to state, please contact your state’s licensing board before registering for out-of-state courses. |
| This class will be offered at the DoubleTree Hotel in Monroeville, PA.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award. The fee for this course is $75 and includes the registration/filing fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Visit homesteaderslife.com/continuing-education for registration information. This course qualifies for state insurance, funeral director and ethics credit hours in Pennsylvania: Because CE credit is typically not transferable from state to state, please contact your state’s licensing board before registering for out-of-state courses. |
This class will be offered at Oak Terrace Resort & Spa in Pana, IL.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award.
The fee for this course is $75 and includes the registration/filing fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Visit homesteaderslife.com/continuing-education for registration information.
This course qualifies for state insurance, funeral director and ethics credit hours in Illinois and Indiana:
12 Insurance Credit Hours
(Pending) Funeral Director Credit Hours
6 Ethics Credit Hours
Because CE credit is typically not transferable from state to state, please contact your state’s licensing board before registering for out-of-state courses.
Hosted annually, the Funeral Directors Convention and Expo consistently attracts more than 1,000 attendees from the mid-Atlantic region. Our event strives to offer comprehensive solutions to help support the careers of funeral directors by providing high-value, innovative and educational programming geared specifically toward the funeral industry.
For more information, please visit www.njsfda.org/convention
| This class will be offered at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Dayton, OH.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award.
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| This class will be offered at the DoubleTree Hotel in Akron, OH.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award. The fee for this course is $75 and includes the registration/filing fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Visit homesteaderslife.com/continuing-education for registration information. This course qualifies for state insurance, funeral director and ethics credit hours in Ohio: Because CE credit is typically not transferable from state to state, please contact your state’s licensing board before registering for out-of-state courses. |
Join thousands of funeral service professionals from around the world for the best in networking, education, the world’s largest funeral service Expo and more! Whether you’re planning to join us for for your first NFDA Convention or your fiftieth, get ready for the experience of a lifetime!
For more information, please visit nfda.org/saltlake2018
| This class will be offered at the Isle Casion Hotel in Bettendorf, IA.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award.
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| Even though humans have a 100% mortality rate, less than 30% of us make any end-of-life plans. What will get adults to discuss and plan for their eventual demise? Put some “fun” in funeral planning to get people to discuss this serious topic. The second annual Before I Die ABQ Festival will start on October 30, which is Create a Great Funeral Day. The 2018 festival will include a daylong symposium on Saturday, November 3 and the post-Marigold Parade festival in Albuquerque’s South Valley on Sunday, November 4. Sign up for our mailing list to be kept apprised of developments!
The inaugural Before I Die ABQ Festival took place over six days from Friday, October 20, 2017 to Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at multiple locations and venues around Albuquerque, New Mexico. Six hundred participants attended multiple upbeat activities to openly think about, talk about and do something about our inevitable mortality. Sponsors can connect to hundreds of baby boomers through this unique festival! |
Please visit this page http://www.cremationassociation.org/page/COCP to view details about the curriculum, format and expectations.
| This class will be offered at the Residence Inn in Raleigh, NC.
The course will be taught by Homesteaders Director – Training and Development, Wanda Sizemore, who has nearly two decades of experience in funeral service and is a Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), a Certified Celebrant and a recipient of the ICCFA’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award. The fee for this course is $75 and includes the registration/filing fees, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Visit homesteaderslife.com/continuing-education for registration information. This course qualifies for state insurance, funeral director and ethics credit hours in North Carolina: Because CE credit is typically not transferable from state to state, please contact your state’s licensing board before registering for out-of-state courses. |
MIAMI FUNER , Worldwide Funeral Industry Conference & Expo, taking place on March 13/15, 2019 at the MACC – Miami Airport Convention Center, will be the forerunner event with the newest professional Conferences and a matchless Expo in the amazing city of Miami, leisure location and financial capital of Florida.
Jointly developed and organized by TANEXPO [the leading International Funeral and Cemetery Exhibition, gathering in Bologna 18.000 professionals from 55 Countries every two years] and MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL LLC., [the largest funeral assistance corporation in the world with offices in 14 countries] it’s the perfect blend of the newest professional conferences and a matchless Expo!
Miami, financial capital of Florida, is the ideal place where to start new businesses and can act as a springboard for a great success in the United States, Latin America and worldwide! Join us and fly your business to new markets!
| Visitors can register for tradeshow, single workshops or for the entire packages divided into 5 different categories (marketing, IT, CEO, technical and technology and innovation). (Workshops registered visitors can visit the Tradeshow for free).
Online registrations from January 2019. |