At a Glance

Saturday, October 24

7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.	Registration
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.	The Future of Deathcare*
Noon – 4 p.m.	NFDA Arranger Seminar*
Noon – 4 p.m.	NFDA Cremation Seminar*
Noon – 4 p.m.	NFDA Central

Sunday, October 25

8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic* Olde Sycamore Golf Club
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.	NFDA Central
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.	Registration
8:15 – 11:15 a.m.	Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Partnerships Among Funeral Professionals, End-of-life Doulas and Hospice Teams*
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.	First-time Attendee Orientation**
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Workshops
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.	First-time Attendee Orientation**
4:30 – 6 p.m.	ReConnect**
6 – 8 p.m.	Welcome Party

Monday, October 26

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.	NFDA Central
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Registration
8 – 9 a.m.	Workshops
9:15 – 11:45 a.m.	Opening Session & Service of Remembrance
Noon – 1 p.m.	FIAT IFTA Lunch**
Noon – 5 p.m.	NFDA Expo
12:30 – 2 p.m.	Restorative Arts Technical Showcase (R.A.T.S.)
1 – 4:30 p.m.	FIAT IFTA ICD Meeting**
3 – 4 p.m.	Funeral Face Off (F.F.O.)
4 – 5 p.m.	All-Star Recognition Ceremony
5 – 6:30 p.m.	Funeral Service Foundation Donor Reception**

Tuesday, October 27

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.	NFDA Central
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Registration
8 – 10:15 a.m.	Workshops
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.	FIAT IFTA General Assembly
11 a.m. – Noon	Special Engagement
Noon – 5 p.m.	NFDA Expo
12:30 – 2 p.m.	Conversation Cafés
12:30 – 2 p.m.	Restorative Arts Technical Showcase (R.A.T.S.)
3 – 4 p.m.	Funeral Face Off (F.F.O.)
4:30 – 5 p.m.	Installation of 2026-27 NFDA President & Board of Directors
5 – 5:30 p.m.	NFDA Board of Directors Installation Reception
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Funeral Professionals – Young and New*
6 – 6:45 p.m.	Heritage Club Reception**
7:15 – 10 p.m.	FIAT IFTA Gala**

Wednesday, October 28

8 – 9 a.m.	Workshops
9 a.m. – Noon	NFDA Central
9 a.m. – Noon	NFDA Expo
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.	Closing Session
2 – 5 p.m.	International Tour*