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• TVFDA Tidewater Funeral Directors Association Installation of Officers

  • When
    April 13, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Sturtevant Bennett’s Creek Event Center

  Tidewater Funeral Directors Association

  Installation of Officers

   Monday, April 20, 2026

  Social Hour 6PM, Dinner 7PM

   Sturtevant Bennett’s Creek Event Center

  2692 Bridge Road, Suffolk

  Spouses Welcome

   

  Please come show your support for your officers elect

  President – Chris Emery

  1^st VP – Patrick Pirecy

  2^nd VP – Anna Junkins

  Secretary – Jamie Karpa

  Treasurer – Bryan Graves

  1 year director – Bryan Hunter

  2 year director – PG Thomasson

   

  Please RSVP to Jamiekarpa@gmail.com

                                                                     No later than Noon on Monday, April 13, 2026

  
  

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• Sponsorship - 138th VFDA Annual Convention

  • Start
    June 07, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 10, 2026
  •  
    10:00 PM
  • Location
    Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 4201 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA

  
  

  

  SPONSORSHIP Opportunities

  SponsoRSHIP OPENING SOON

  The VFDA 2026 Annual Convention

  
  

  Diamond Level $10,000 (includes a 6ft table) (1 available)

  Exhibit tabletop, 4 complimentary registrations, listing on website and convention brochure, digital recognition during all meetings. This sponsorship is custom to recognize our sponsor. Please reach out to staff to discuss further.

  • Diamond Sponsorship

  
  

  Platinum Level $7,500 each (includes a 6ft table) 

  Exhibit tabletop, 3 complimentary registrations, listing on website and convention brochure, digital recognition during all meetings.

  • VFDA Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner
  • Parking Sponsorship

  
  

  Gold Level $5,000 each (includes a 6ft table) 

  Exhibit tabletop, 2 complimentary registrations, listing on website and convention brochure, digital recognition during all meetings.

  • Sunday Continuing Education
  • Monday Continuing Education  
  • Tuesday Continuing Education
  • Tuesday Band Hospitality
  • Family Dolphin Tour by Rudee Tour

  
  

  Silver Level $3,000 each (includes a 6ft table) 

  Exhibit tabletop, 1 complimentary registration, listing on website and convention brochure, digital recognition during all meetings.

  • Lanyard Sponsor
  • Social Hour Bar prior to Banquet Dinner 
  •  Banquet Night Bar Hors D ‘Oeuvres   
  • Tuesday Breakfast 
  • Young Leaders Fun Night
  • VFDA Specific Wi-Fi Network (Logo on Sign at Registration Desk & Signage on Meeting Tables)                                    

  Bronze Level $1,000 - $2,500  

  Listing on website and convention brochure, digital recognition during all meetings. (This does not include a tabletop)    Presidents Welcome Dinner Bar ($2500) 

  • Presidents Welcome Dinner Bar ($2500)
  • Student Internship Support ($2500)
  • Monday Breakfast ($2500)  
  • Sunday Breakfast ($2000)                                     
  • Presidents Welcome Dinner Hors D'oeuvres ($2000) 
  • Kids Club Sponsorship (Tuesday Banquet Night) ($2000)   
  • Kids Club Sponsorship (Sunday Presidents Welcome Dinner) ($2000)
  • Tuesday Photobooth - this includes your logo on printed pictures ($1000) 
  • Tote bags ($1000)                                                  
  • Service of Remembrance ($1000)                    
  • Refreshments between CEU classes ($1000)   
  • Service of Remembrance Gifts ($1000) 
  • Daily A/V Sponsor ($1,000)

  
  

  Partner Sponsorship $500 each 

  Listing on website and convention brochure, digital recognition during all meetings. (This does not include a tabletop)

  • ^{VFDA Annual Convention Name Badges} 
  • ^{VFDA Annual Convention Schedule Pages} 

  
  

  Friends of the VFDA $350 

  Listing on website and convention brochure, digital recognition during all meetings. (This does not include a tabletop.)

  • Daily Coffee Sleeves
  • Sandcastle Sponsor
  • Service of Remembrance Bulletins

  
  

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  Click here to Join:  https://vfda.net/vfsa

  
  

  
  

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• 138th VFDA Annual Convention

  • Start
    June 07, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 09, 2026
  •  
    10:00 PM
  • Location
    Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 4201 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA

  
  

  
  

  Virginia Funeral Directors Association

  138^th Annual Convention

  June 7–10, 2026  ·  Virginia Beach, VA

  Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort

  Registration Opening SOON

  Dates

  Start: Sunday, June 7, 2026

  End: Wednesday, June 9, 2026
  (Board Members through June 10)

  Registration

  Register Here

  Early Bird Deadline: April 24, 2026

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  Cancellation Policy:  Read Full Policy  ·  Purchase Cancellation Insurance

  ✦  Room block link provided in your registration confirmation email  ✦

  Tentative

  Convention Schedule

  Pre-Convention Saturday, June 6, 2026

  3:00 – 5:00 PM	Convention Registration
  5:30 – 7:00 PM	Family Dolphin Tour by Rudee Tours

  Day One Sunday, June 7, 2026

  7:00 – 8:00 AM	Registration and Breakfast
  8:00 – 8:30 AM	VA250 Video & Color Guard Presentation of Colors · Pledge of Allegiance · National Anthem · Convention Opening Prayer · Welcome and Opening Remarks · Sponsor Appreciation
  8:30 – 10:30 AM	Danielle Wilk — Dover Port Mortuary
  10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Sponsors/Vendors Available at Tabletops
  10:30 – 11:30 AM	Dedicated Time to Visit with Sponsors & Vendors (Light Refreshments)
  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM	VFDA Annual Business Meeting & State Board Update
  1:30 PM	Activities on Your Own — Enjoy the Beach & Pool
  5:00 PM	Service of Remembrance
  6:00 PM	Social Hour for Adults  ·  Kids Club Activities & Dinner
  7:00 PM	President's Welcome Reception/Dinner

  Day Two Monday, June 8, 2026

  7:00 – 8:00 AM	Registration and Breakfast
  8:00 AM – 1:30 PM	Sponsors/Vendors Available at Tabletops
  8:00 – 10:00 AM	Ryan Thogmartin — DISRUPT Media
  10:00 – 11:00 AM	Dedicated Time to Visit with Sponsors & Vendors
  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Ryan Thogmartin — DISRUPT Media
  12:00 – 12:30 PM	Introduction of Convention Sponsors
  12:30 – 1:30 PM	Dedicated Time with Sponsors & Vendors (Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bar)
  2:30 – 5:30 PM	Competition Games — All 7 VFDA District Associations Sandcastle Building Contest  ·  Corn Hole Tournament  ·  4-on-4 Volleyball Tournament Which district will claim bragging rights and take home the first-ever VFDA District Trophy?
  7:00 – 10:00 PM	Young Leaders Fun Night  (Evening open for all others)

  Day Three Tuesday, June 9, 2026

  7:00 – 8:00 AM	Registration and Breakfast
  8:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Sponsors/Vendors Available at Tabletops
  8:00 – 9:00 AM	Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  9:00 – 10:00 AM	Dean Rhoades — Cyber Crime Specialist, Federated Insurance Company
  10:00 – 11:00 AM	Visit with Sponsors & Vendors (Register for Door Prizes with Participating Sponsors)
  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Carlos Black — NFDA Board Member
  12:00 – 1:00 PM	Visit with Sponsors & Vendors (Door Prize Drawings — Must Be Present to Win)
  1:00 PM	Afternoon on Your Own — Enjoy the Beach & Pool
  5:30 PM	Social Hour for Adults  ·  Kids Club Activities & Dinner
  6:30 – 10:30 PM	Annual Installation Banquet & Awards Ceremony Entertainment by The Fantastic BrassWind Band

  Board Members Only Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  7:00 – 8:00 AM	VFDA Board Members Breakfast
  8:00 – 11:00 AM	VFDA Board Meeting

  Schedule updated April 1, 2026  ·  Subject to change

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