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• SVFDA Shenandoah Valley Funeral Directors Association Event

  • When
    October 21, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Ruby's Arcade

  DATE WAS CHANGED FROM JULY TO OCTOBER

  
  

  Good Afternoon Members,

  The Shenandoah Funeral Directors Association is pleased to invite you to our first-ever association-sponsored fun event!

  Throughout the year, we come together to support our profession, share knowledge, and serve our communities. This gathering is an opportunity to step away from the daily demands of funeral service, connect with colleagues, and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun. Whether you are a longtime member or new to the association, we hope you will join us.

  As a benefit of your SVFDA membership, there is no cost to attend. The Association is proud to sponsor this event as a way of thanking our members for their continued support and involvement.

  Event Details
  Date: Wednesday 21, 2026October 
  Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  Location: Ruby's Arcade, 100B 165 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801

  Please RSVP  

  We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off what we hope will become a great new SVFDA tradition!  

  Warmly,

  Lindsey K.S. Whitmore

  SVFDA, Vice President

  Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes

  Shenandoah Valley Funeral Directors Association

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• Sponsorship - VFDA 2027 Winter Conference

  • Start
    January 17, 2027
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • End
    January 18, 2027
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Richmond, 6631 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230

  
  

  SPONSORSHIP Opportunities

  The VFDA 2027 winter conference

  January 17-18, 2027

  Richmond, VA

   

  All sponsor attendees must be registered to attend the event.

  Only Platinum through Bronze include event registration as noted.

   

  Platinum Sponsor- $5,000

  • Platinum Sponsor signage recognition
  • Platinum Sponsor ad and logo in event brochure (1/4 page)
  • Platinum Sponsor acknowledgment and logo in email blasts for the event
  • Platinum Sponsor logo placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Platinum Sponsor logo and link to company website on VFDA Winter Conference website 
  • Platinum Sponsor recognition at the event
  • Platinum Sponsor Recognition on social media as Platinum Sponsor with link to sponsor company page
  • Platinum Sponsorship Includes 2 event registrations ($800 value)
  • Platinum Sponsorship includes 1 Exhibit Table

  Gold Sponsor – $3,000

  • Gold Sponsor signage recognition
  • Gold Sponsor ad and logo in event brochure (business card)
  • Gold Sponsor acknowledgment and logo in email blasts for the event
  • Gold Sponsor logo placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Gold Sponsor logo and link to company website on VFDA Winter Conference website
  • Gold Sponsor recognition at the event
  • Gold Sponsor recognition on social media as Gold Sponsor with link to sponsor company page             
  • Gold Sponsorship includes 2 event registrations ($800 value)
  • Gold Sponsorship includes 1 Exhibit Table

  Silver Sponsor - $1,500

  • Silver Sponsor signage recognition
  • Silver Sponsor logo in event brochure
  • Silver Sponsor acknowledgment and logo in email blasts for the event
  • Silver Sponsor logo placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Silver Sponsor logo and link to company website on VFDA Winter Conference website
  • Silver Sponsor recognition at the event
  • Silver Sponsor recognition on social media
  • Silver Sponsorship includes 1 event registration
  • Silver Sponsorship includes 1 Exhibit Table
    
    

  Bronze Sponsor - $1000

  • Bronze Sponsorship Signage recognition
  • Bronze Sponsor Logo in event brochure
  • Bronze Sponsor Logo in email blasts for the event.
  • Bronze Sponsor logo placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Bronze Sponsor logo on VFDA Winter Conference website
  • Bronze Sponsor recognition at the event
  • Bronze Sponsor recognition on social media 
  • Bronze Sponsorship includes 1 event registration
  • Bronze Sponsorship includes 1 Exhibit Table

  Partner Sponsor - $500

  • Partner Sponsor signage recognition
  • Partner Sponsor listing in event brochure
  • Partner Sponsor listing in email blasts for the event
  • Partner Sponsor listing placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Partner Sponsor listing on VFDA Winter Conference website
  • Partner Sponsor listing at the event
  • Partner Sponsor listing on social media

  Friend of VFDA Sponsor - $350

  • Friend of VFDA Sponsor listing in event brochure
  • Friend of VFDA Sponsor listing placed in event PowerPoint slides
  • Friend of VFDA Sponsor listing on VFDA Winter Conference website
  • Friend of VFDA Sponsor listing at the event

  
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• VFDA 2027 Winter Conference

  • Start
    January 17, 2027
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • End
    January 18, 2027
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Richmond, 6631 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230

  The VFDA 2027 Winter Conference

  The VFDA 2027 Winter Conference will be January 17-18, 2027, in the near West End of Richmond at The Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad Street.  The Westin is just off I-64 and Broad Streets.

  Winter Conference Start Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027

  Winter Conference End Date: Monday, January 18, 2027

  Plus - Join us for Lobby Day at the General Assembly Tuesday, January 19, 2027

  Coming Soon - Conference Program 

  Hotel Room block is offering $171 per night plus taxes and fees. Rates available for Saturday night 1/17/27 through Tuesday night 1/19/27.

  Please make your reservations by Saturday, December 26, 2026, to receive your group rate.  Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability. Call the Westin directly at 1 (888) 627-7786 and reference group number #10142017.

  
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  Dress Code

  • Business Sessions: Dress code for all sessions is casual.

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• VFDA Day at Your Virginia Capitol - VFDA 2027 Winter Conference - January 19, 2027

  • When
    January 19, 2027
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Capitol Square, Downtown Richmond

  The VFDA Day at Your Virginia Capitol is a signature event of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association (VFDA) Winter Conference. This finale to the annual Winter Conference is designed to bring together funeral service professionals from across the Commonwealth to engage directly with lawmakers and their staff to educate them on our profession and advocate for the VFDA’s 2027 General Assembly Session policy positions. The VFDA Winter Conference’s A Day at Your Virginia Capitol is a valuable event for those committed to legislative advocacy and professional development. Engaging with key legislators at the Virginia Capitol empowers funeral service licensees to be proactive in shaping the future of their profession while ensuring the needs of their communities are represented at the highest levels of state government.

  A Day at the Virginia Capitol Timeline

  • 8:00 am Policy Briefing: Attendees will meet in the morning in downtown Richmond to gather information and pick up talking points to have on hand for their visits with legislators. (8:00 a.m. - Location to be determined but will be walkable to Capitol Square.)
  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am: Meetings with Lawmakers: VFDA members who have signed up in advance and by the deadline provided will have scheduled appointments with their state senators, delegates and staff to discuss VFDA’s priorities and share personal stories. 
  • 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm: Introduction in the Capitol - House of Delegates or State Senate Gallery: VFDA will be introduced from the floor of the House of Delegates and/or Senate by legislator(s). The official recognition of guests in the gallery acknowledged by the Speaker of the House and/or the Lt. Governor is an official daily calendar item during what is known as the “morning hour” and will be livestreamed and available for public viewing on the Virginia General Assembly website. 
  • 1:00 pm Lunch & Capitol Tours: Lunch is available in the General Assembly Building Cafeteria or nearby Truist Building Third Floor Cafeteria.  Attendees have the option to take advantage of self-guided tours, guided tours and group tours of the Capitol, the Executive Mansion and the Supreme Court. The Capitol Guides desk is located just inside the public Bank Street Capitol entrance.  Advance registration is encouraged. 

  Impact on the Profession

  VFDA Day at the Virginia Capitol not only strengthens the voice of the VFDA within state government but also educates our members on the legislative process. Participating funeral service professionals will gain valuable advocacy skills and contribute to the advancement of the funeral service profession in Virginia.

  All are welcome! 

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