REGISTRATION COMING SOON
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)
Registration
Early Bird Registration Deadline April 24, 2026
Regular Registration After April 24, 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
Cancellation Policy
Click HERE to read VFDA Cancellation Policy in Full.
Click HERE to take advantage of VFDA Cancellation Insurance.
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.*
Tentative Schedule
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 8:00 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; Sponsor 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)
1:30 to 5:30 PM Competition Games with All Seven (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;
Entertainment By 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
updated as of 03/27/26
