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• Northern Virginia Funeral Directors Association

  • When
    24 Sep 2025
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    6:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Clare and Don’s Beach Shack; 130 N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

  Northern Virginia Funeral Directors Association

  7800 Dassett Court # 201

  Annandale, VA 22003

  liongem1@gmail.com

  703-475-1069

  September 1, 2025

  Fellow and Lady Funeral Professionals 

  The Northern Virginia Funeral Directors Association is back up and running.  We had our first meeting since 2023 at William Jeffry’s Tavern on May 28, 2025.  Our future meetings will be in July, September, December, and March. Our upcoming meeting will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack; 130 N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046.  Social 6:00 – 6:30 pm. Business meeting 6:30 – 7:00 followed by dinner.   The cost for dinner will be $ 50.00.  There will be 1 hour of continuing education.  We will also have a 50/50 Raffle.

  We are looking for new people to lead the association in 2026. 

  Our current leadership is Cachet Hammond – President (cachethammond@gmail.com)

                                           Sydney Archer – Vice President (sydneyarcher98@gmail.com)

                                           Gary Maxwell – Secretary Treasurer (liongem1@yahoo.com)

  Dues Structure is as follows:

  Firm Membership $ 100.00

  Associate Membership $ 75.00 (Right to vote and hold a position in the association)

  Affiliate Membership $ 50.00 (No voting rights / Cannot hold a position in the association)

  We look forward to seeing you at the meeting and receiving your Membership Renewal Fee and/or a New Membership Application.

  Sincerely,

  Gary Maxwell – Secretary Treasurer

  
  

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• VFDA 2026 Winter Conference

  • Start
    18 Jan 2026
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    8:00 AM (EST)
  • End
    19 Jan 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond, 11049 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060-5937

  
  

  
  

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  The VFDA 2026 Winter Conference

  
  

  The VFDA 2026 Winter Conference will be January 18-19, 2026, in Glen Allen at the Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond, 11049 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA  23060-5937

  Start Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

  End Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

  
  

  Tentative Schedule:

  Conference schedule coming soon!

  
  

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  Hotel Room block is offering $149 per night plus taxes and fees. 

  Hotel: Drury Plaza Hotel, Richmond:   Book your room here

  Please make your reservations by Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to receive your group rate.  Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.   Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to your group number 10142017.

  At Drury Hotels, we know you have enough to worry about when traveling. In addition to the great rate, our generous amenities will brighten your group’s day and make your journey easier.

  • Complimentary Hot Breakfast - Enjoy scrambled eggs, oatmeal, fresh fruit, potatoes, pastries, the all-important coffee and more.  Hot, fresh, and, best of all, free. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6-9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends.

  • Complimentary Evening Drinks and Snacks* - Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. every evening to enjoy complimentary hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®.  The Hotel features a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel - Get the score, check social networks or email family members in the hotel!

  • On-Site Facilities - Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool while away from home.  Print boarding passes, finish a presentation or check e-mail in the Hotel’s business centers.

  *Service of alcohol is subject to state and local law including laws relating to the sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors and intoxicated persons, and laws governing the type of alcohol that may be provided. 

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

  
  

  
  

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