137^th Annual VFDA Convention

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When: June 8 - 11, 2025

Where: Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA

Sunday, June 8th

7:00 am                             Registration and Continental Breakfast                 

8:00 am–9:00am         "Myths, Misinformation, and Facts of Mortuary 

                                                Education and Testing", Joe Finocchiaro

9:00am -9:30am           Break with Sponsors/Vendors

9:30am –10:30am      "Embracing the Future: AI Innovations in Funeral Home 

                                                Marketing and Sales," Daniel Hug. Ring Ring Marketing

10:30am                            Afternoon on own

11:00am-4:00pm            Spouse/Significant Other Outing

5:00pm                               Service of Remembrance

6:00pm-8:00pm            Social Hour/Presidents Welcome Reception

Monday, June 9th

7:00am                                 Registration and Breakfast                          

8:00am -10:00am          "Mortuary Affairs Operation Mission Brief for Provider

                                                   Education", Matthew T. Metschke, CFSP, DAFC GS-13,

                                                   Dover

10:00am–11:00am       Break with Sponsors/Vendors

11:00am–12:00pm       "VDH-EDRS Update", Seth Austin, VDH

12:00pm-12:30pm        Snack Break with Sponsors/Vendors

12:30pm–2:00pm          Annual Business Meeting

2:00 pm                                 Afternoon on own

Tuesday, June 10th

7:00am                                Registration and Breakfast                          

8:00am–9:00am            "Treatment of Alcohol and Opioid Abuse Cases in the Embalming Room", Dominick Astorino

9:00am–9:30 am           Break with Sponsors/Vendors

9:30am–11:30pm         "Defending the Truth: Embalming, Media and Bias", Domnick Astorino

11:30am-12:00pm       Snack Break with Sponsors/Vendors

12:00pm-1:00 pm         "Regulatory and Legal Updates", Chris Farmer, NFDA

1:00pm                                 Afternoon on own

6:00pm–10:00pm         Kids Club Dinner

6:00pm–10:00 pm        Banquet and Awards Dinner

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