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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
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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
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