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

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    HOTEL: Rooms blocks have been extended until May 16,2025.  

    Last day to book your room: Friday, May 16, 2025, or until rooms have been sold out.  Saturday June 7 is sold out, but rooms are available Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, June 8-10, 2025.

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

    Know a Deserving Funeral Industry Student?

    Nominate yourself, or someone you know, to receive a full registration to the VFDA Annual Convention, sponsored by Markham Burial Vault Service!  Click HERE to submit a nomination!

    Dress Code

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

    • Service of Remembrance: Out of respect for our colleagues and those lives we are remembering, the dress code for this event is business attire.

    • Recognition and Awards Ceremony:  Whether it’s a shimmering gown, a glittering suit, or dazzling accessories, we encourage all attendees to let their sparkle shine and come dressed in their most radiant attire. Come as you are attire is also welcome.

    Convention Schedule:  Sunday, June 8th

    7:00 am                             Registration and Continental Breakfast                 

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

                                                    Education and Testing", Joe Finocchiaro

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

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

                                                    Marketing and Sales," Daniel Hug. Ring Ring Marketing

    10:30 am                           Afternoon on own

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

    5:00 pm                             Service of Remembrance

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

    Monday, June 9th

    7:00 am                                 Registration and Continental Breakfast                          

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

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

                                                       Dover

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

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

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

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

    2:00 pm                                 Afternoon on own

    4:00 pm                                 Afternoon Beach Activity

    Tuesday, June 10th

    7:00 am                             Registration and Continental Breakfast                          

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

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

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

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

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

    1:00 pm                              Afternoon on own

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

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


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    Thank you to our Sponsors


    Platinum Sponsor:

    VFDA Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner

    Gold Sponsors:


    Sunday Continuing Education Sponsor

    Spouses/Significant Other Outing &

    Tuesday Band (Banquet Night) 

    Monday Continuing Education Sponsor

    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


    WI-FI Sponsor

    Bronze Sponsors:

    Monday Breakfast Sponsor




    Service of Remembrance Gifts Sponsor



    Service of Remembrance

    Refreshments Between CEU Classes


    Kids Club

    Tote Bags

    Sunday Breakfast

    Banquet Photobooth



    Student/Internship Support



    Partner Sponsor:

    VFDA Annual Convention Name Badges Sponsor


    VFDA Convention Schedule Page

    Friends of the VFDA Sponsors:

    Coffee Sleeves Sponsor

    Service of Remembrance Bulletins


    Sand Castle Sponsor


    Friends of VFDA

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    • 8:00 AM
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    • 10:00 PM
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    SPONSORSHIP Opportunities

    The VFDA 2025 Annual Convention

    All Tables have been SOLD OUT

    Diamond Level $10,000 (includes a 8ft table) (1 available)

    Exhibit tabletop, 4 complimentary registrations, listing on website and convention brochure, digital recognition during all meetings.


    Platinum Level $7,500 each (includes a 8ft table) (1 available)

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

    • VFDA Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner SOLD
    • Parking Sponsorship


    Gold Level $5,000 each (includes a 8ft table) (1 available)

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

    • Sunday Continuing Education- SOLD
    • Monday Continuing Education  SOLD
    • Tuesday Continuing Education
    • Tuesday Evening BandSOLD
    • Spouses/Significant Other OutingSOLD


    Silver Level $3,000 each (includes a 8ft table) (All sold out)

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

    • Social Hour Bar prior to Banquet DinnerSOLD
    • Tuesday Breakfast - SOLD
    • VFDA Specific Wi-Fi Network (Logo on Sign at Registration Desk)  SOLD
    •  Hors D ‘Oeuvres at Banquet Night ($3000) -  SOLD                                              


    Bronze Level $1,000 - $2,500  (All are sold out)

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

    • Monday Breakfast ($2500) - SOLD                                      
    • Bar before Presidents Welcome Dinner ($2500) - SOLD
    • Hors D ‘Oeuvres at Presidents Welcome Dinner ($2000)SOLD
    • Kids Club Sponsorship (Banquet Night) ($2000)   SOLD
    • Sunday Breakfast (1500)     SOLD
    • Tuesday Photobooth - this includes your logo on printed pictures ($1000) SOLD
    • Opportunity to bring tote bags ($1000) SOLD                                                 
    • Service of Remembrance ($1000) - SOLD                     
    • Refreshments between CEU classes ($1000)   SOLD      
    • Service of Remembrance gifts ($1000)SOLD


    Partner Sponsorship $500 each (All are sold out)

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

    • VFDA Annual Convention name badgesSOLD
    • Convention schedule page-SOLD


    Friends of the VFDA $350 (all are sold out)

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

    • Service of Remembrance bulletins - SOLD
    • Daily coffee sleevesSOLD



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