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    • 8 Jun 2025
    • 8:00 AM (CDT)
    • 11 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 PM (CDT)
    • Virginia Beach

    Register today!

    The VFDA 2025 Annual Convention


    The VFDA 2025 Annual Convention will be June 08-10, 2025, in Virginia Beach, VA at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

    Start Date: Sunday, June 08, 2025

    End Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2025 (Board Members through June 11th)

    Important Links

    Register Now! Early bird rates end April 15, 2025!

    HOTEL: Last day to book your room: Friday, May 9, 2025

    Special group rate: Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort for $289 USD per night plus applicable fees and taxes.  Book your room here



    Convention Schedule:
    Sunday, June 8th

    7:00 am                             Registration and Continental Breakfast                 

    8:00 am–9:00am         "Myths, Misinformation, and Facts of Mortuary 

                                                    Education and Testing", Joe Finocchiaro

    9:00am -9:30am           Break with Sponsors/Vendors

    9:30am –10:30am      "Embracing the Future: AI Innovations in Funeral Home 

                                                    Marketing and Sales," Daniel Hug. Ring Ring Marketing

    10:30am                            Afternoon on own

    11:00am-4:00pm            Spouse/Significant Other Outing

    5:00pm                               Service of Remembrance

    6:00pm-8:00pm            Social Hour/Presidents Welcome Reception

    Monday, June 9th

    7:00am                                 Registration and Breakfast                          

    8:00am -10:00am          "Mortuary Affairs Operation Mission Brief for Provider

                                                       Education", Matthew T. Metschke, CFSP, DAFC GS-13,

                                                       Dover

    10:00am–11:00am       Break with Sponsors/Vendors

    11:00am–12:00pm       "VDH-EDRS Update", Seth Austin, VDH

    12:00pm-12:30pm        Snack Break with Sponsors/Vendors

    12:30pm–2:00pm          Annual Business Meeting

    2:00 pm                                 Afternoon on own

    Tuesday, June 10th

    7:00am                                Registration and Breakfast                          

    8:00am–9:00am            "Treatment of Alcohol and Opioid Abuse Cases in   the Embalming Room", Dominick Astorino

    9:00am–9:30 am           Break with Sponsors/Vendors

    9:30am–11:30pm         "Defending the Truth: Embalming, Media Bias",  Domnick Astorino

    11:30am-12:00pm       Snack Break with Sponsors/Vendors

    12:00pm-1:00 pm         "Regulatory and Legal Updates", Chris Farmer, NFDA

    1:00pm                                 Afternoon on own

    6:00pm–10:00pm         Kids Club Dinner

    6:00pm–10:00 pm        Banquet and Awards Dinner


    Register Now!


    Thank you to our Sponsors



    Gold Sponsors:


    Sunday Continuing Education Sponsor

    Spouses/Significant Other Outing &

    Tuesday Band (Banquet Night) 

    Silver Sponsors:

    Social Hour Bar Prior to Banquet Dinner Sponsor

    Tuesday Breakfast Sponsor


    Hors d'Oeuvres at Banquet Night Sponsor

    Hors d'Oeuvres &

    Bar at Presidents Welcome Dinner Sponsor


    Bronze Sponsors:

    Monday Breakfast Sponsor




    Service of Remembrance Gifts Sponsor



    Service of Remembrance


    Partner Sponsor:

    VFDA Annual Convention Name Badges Sponsor

    Friends of the VFDA Sponsors:

    Coffee Sleeves Sponsor

    Service of Remembrance Bulletins

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