Conferences and Events

CANCELLED (NO RESCHEDULE)
ICCFA (International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association) Annual Convention and Exposition
March 30–April 2, 2020
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center 
San Antonio TX
https://iccfa.com/annual/

Reimagine: Life, Loss, & Love Worldwide Virtual Festival 
May 1–July 9, 2020
Embracing life, facing death, and loving fully in the face of COVID-19. Change-makers in the arts, spirituality, healthcare, and design provide offerings that will transform our approach to life and death as we all navigate this global pandemic.
https://letsreimagine.org/worldwide

RESCHEDULED ONLINE
​CANA's (Cremation Association of North America )102nd Cremation Innovation Convention
August 5–6, 2020
With this virtual event, CANA is meeting cremation, cemetery, and funeral professionals where they are—serving their communities safely through online platforms, accessible on any device. Exhibits, networking, education, and fun, packed into two days. 
https://pheedloop.com/cana20/site/home/

ICCFA’s (International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association) Executive Leadership Summit
September 15–17, 2020
Mountain Shadows Resort
Paradise Valley AZ
The only conference in the death care profession that specifically focuses on the issues and topics affecting owners, executives and top-level managers. 
https://iccfa.com/fall/

IAPCC (International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories) 49th Annual Conference
September 24–26, 2020
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North
350 West Mart Center Drive
Chicago IL
Join others in the pet aftercare industry. Includes Continuing Education Classes such as stress management, pet bereavement specialist, and pet celebrant certification.
https://www.iaopc.com/page/conference

RESCHEDULED AS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Green Burial Council Virtual Video Conference 2020
October 12–23, 2020
Ten days of learning and sharing green burial information and skills—a virtual video event filled with speaker sessions, panel discussions, and informative workshops.
https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/online_conference_2020-586599.html

NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association) International Convention and Expo 
October 18–21, 2020
New Orleans LA
Join thousands of funeral service professionals from around the world for the best in networking, education, the world's largest funeral service Expo and more! 
https://www.nfda.org/convention

RESCHEDULED ONLINE and TBD IN-PERSON EVENTS
Before I Die New Mexico Festival 
October and November, 2020
New Mexico
The fourth annual festival will include activities, both online, and to-be-determined in-person events, to think about, talk about, and do something about our inevitable mortality.
https://beforeidienm.com

CFSA (Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America) 2020 Fall Conference and Trade Show
November 9–10, 2020
Indianapolis IN
The premier annual event for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the casket and funeral supply industry. Join us to network with decision makers, evaluate new product offerings, and gain industry insight.
https://www.cfsaa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1325692&group=

RESCHEDULED AS VIRTUAL EXPO
Beautiful Dying Expo 
November 2020
Meet a wide variety of industry experts online with one-on-one video chats and get personalized advice. Attend live and recorded workshops to discover current tools, new ideas, and available resources.
https://beautifuldyingexpo.com/virtual-expo/

PMA (People's Memorial Association) 
Offers a year-long calendar of seminars and events to members about choices for funeral and related end-of-life issues.
Seattle WA
https://peoplesmemorial.org/education-and-advocacy/events.html
https://www.nedalliance.org/doulapalooza.html

Funeral Trade Shows Around the World
https://www.pulvisurns.com/blogs/news/funeral-trade-shows-around-the-world

RESCHEDULED FOR 2021
NEDA (National End-of-Life Doula Alliance) Doulapalooza
April 23–25, 2021
Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center
1 Oak Ridge Drive
Chaska MN
This retreat will allow us to nurture and strengthen relationships between practitioners, celebrate our diversity and skills, and honor the sacred calling of serving the dying and their families.