The VFDA 2026 Annual Convention
The VFDA 2026 Annual Convention is scheduled for June 07-09, 2026, in Virginia Beach, VA at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Start Date: Sunday, June 07, 2026
End Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2026 (Board Members through June 10th)
Hotel: Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort
*Please note you will receive the link to the room block upon registering for the convention in your registration confirmation email.*
VIRGINIA FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
138TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2026
3:00 to 5:00 PM Convention Registration
5:30 to 7:00 PM Family Dolphin Tour by Rudee Tours
SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026
7:00 to 8 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:00 to 8:30 AM VA250 Video; Color Guard Presentation of
Colors; Pledge of Allegiance; National Anthem;
Convention Opening Prayer; Welcome and
Opening Remarks; Sponson Appreciation
8:30 to 10:30 AM Danielle Wilk, Dover Port Mortuary
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM Sponsors/Vendors Available at Tabletops
10:30 AM to11:30 AM Dedicated Time To Visit With Sponsors
And Vendors (Light Refreshments)
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM VFDA Annual Business Meeting
And State Board Update
1:30 PM Activities On Your Own, Enjoy The Beach
And Pool
5:00 PM Service Of Remembrance
6:00 PM Social Hour For Adults
Kids Club Activities and Dinner
7:00 PM Presidents Welcome Reception/Dinner
MONDAY JUNE 8, 2026
7:00 to 8:00 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM to 1:30 PM Sponsors/Vendors Available At Tabletops
8:00 to 10:00 AM Ryan Thogmartin, DISRUPT Media
10:00 to 11:00 AM Dedicated Time To Visit with Sponsors
And Vendors
11:00 to 12:00 Noon Ryan Thogmartin, DISRUPT Media
12:00 to 12:30 PM Introduction Of Convention Sponsors
12:30 to 1:30 PM Dedicated Time To Visit With Sponsors and
Vendors (Mimosa and Bloody Mary Bar)
2:30 to 5:30 PM Competition Games With All 7 VFDA
District Associations-Sandcastle Building
Contest; Corn Hole Tournament; 4 on 4
Volley Ball Tournament.
(Which District Association Will Win
Bragging Rights And Take Home The
First Ever VFDA District Trophy?)
7:00 to 10 PM Young Leaders Fun Night
Evening is open for all others.
TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2026
7:00 to 8:00 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sponsors/Vendors Available At Tabletops
8:00 to 9:00 AM Presenter TBA
9:00 to 10:00 AM Dean Rhoades, Cyber Crime Specialist With
Federated Insurance Company
10:00 to 11:00 AM Visit With Sponsors and Vendors
(Register For Door Prizes With Participating
Sponsors and Vendors)
11:00 to 12:00 Noon Carlos Black, NFDA Board Member
12:00 to 1:00 PM Visit With Sponsors and Vendors
(Drawings For Sponsor/Vendor Door Prizes-
Must Be Present To Win)
1:00 PM Afternoon On Your Own, Enjoy the Beach and
Pool
5:30 PM Social Hour For Adults
Kids Club Activities and Dinner
6:30 to 10:30 PM Annual Installation Banquet; Awards Ceremony
And Entertainment By The Fantastic BrassWind
Band
WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 2026
7:00 to 8:00 AM VFDA Board Members Breakfast
8:00 to 11:00 AM VFDA Board Meeting
