North America

Valley Conservation Cemetery Project Webinar
February 25, 2021
Presentation 4 pm–5 pm EST • Discussion 5 pm–5:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Learn about how the first conservation cemetery in Massachusetts is being created by combining the permanent protection of a beautiful parcel of land with the establishment of a natural cemetery for green burial. The presentation will cover the project’s goals, land search criteria, and community and partnership opportunities. This event is free, but registration is required. 
https://www.conservationcemeteryma.org/events.html

CFSA (Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America)
2021 Conference and Trade Show
April 12–13, 2021
Indianapolis IN
This is the premier annual event for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the casket and funeral supply industry. Network with decision makers, evaluate new product offerings, and gain industry insight.
https://www.cfsaa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1325692&group=

NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association)
2021 Conferences
April 16 through October 20, 2021
A variety of exceptional educational and networking events are offered, either in person or virtually. More information will be available as the event date draws near.
https://nfda.org/conferences

NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association)
Professional Women’s Conference
April 16–18, 2021
The premier event for women in funeral service offers a variety of interesting, informative seminars that will provide new ideas for your business and for serving families. You’ll gain fresh perspectives and add new ideas to your toolkit that you can implement immediately.  More info coming soon.
https://nfda.org/conferences

ICCFA (International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association)
Annual Convention and Exposition
May 12–15, 2021
Mandalay Bay Resort
Las Vegas NV
ICCFA plans to have an excellent exhibit hall, educational sessions, and networking events in-person, following all COVID safety protocols to ensure the well-being of attendees, exhibitors, and staff. Aspects of the convention will be offered online two weeks following the event.
https://iccfa.com/annual/

CANA's (Cremation Association of North America )
103rd Cremation Innovation Convention
August 11–13, 2021
Seattle WA
CANA's Annual Convention provides great content on the art and science of cremation with a local flavor. Whether we convene in person in Seattle or connect virtually, hold these dates for more innovative programming and valuable networking!
https://www.cremationassociation.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1438998&group=

IAOPCC (International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories)
50th Annual Conference
September 16–18, 2021
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza River North
Chicago IL
Join others in the pet aftercare industry.
https://www.iaopc.com/page/conference

NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association)
International Convention and Expo
October 17–20, 2021
Nashville TN
Join thousands of funeral service professionals from around the world for the best in networking and education at the world's largest funeral service expo.
https://nfda.org/convention

Worldwide

FIAT-IFTA Listing of Global Events
March through November 2021
List by Fédération Internationale des Associations de Thanatologues (FIAT) - International Federation of Thanatologists Associations (IFTA), the only internationally governed funeral federation with active and associate members in more than 80 countries.
https://www.thanos.org/en/events

Funeral Exhibitions and Trade Fairs Worldwide
April 3 through August 3, 2021
Listings from 8 countries and 14 cities.
https://www.tradefairdates.com/Funeral-Exhibitions-and-Trade-Fairs-WB51.html 

TANEXPO International Funeral and Cemetery Exhibition
May 13–15, 2021
Bologna, Italy
Point of reference for the entire funeral and cemetery industry, TANEXPO is the rendez-vous where funeral directors and trade professionals meet with the highest quality manufacturers. The world's premiere funeral event, with the most impressive international attendance and the widest exhibiting surface.
https://www.tanexpo.com/en/the-exhibition

Ongoing

Reimagine Virtual Events
Collaborators from the arts, spirituality, healthcare, and design come together to provide offerings that will transform our approach to life and death as we all navigate this global pandemic together.
https://letsreimagine.org/events/schedule

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