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Serving Funeral Professionals for Over 135 Years

138th Annual VFDA Convention


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  ·  About the Registration Refund Program (option provided at convention checkout)
✦  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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