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Page B2 JANUARY 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on B CALENDAR of Events CONVENTIONS/ CONFERENCES Alabama Funeral Directors Association 2018 Mid-Winter Tradeshow & Expo - Jan 15-16, 2018, Hyatt Wynfrey, Birmingham, AL. 334-956-8000. www. alabamafda.org mtill@alabamafda. org Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Service Of The West 2018 Annual Conference - Jan 22-25, 2018, The McCormick Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ. Exhibits. 408-780-8229. https:// ccfwest.org/annual-conference/ admin@ccfwest.org South Carolina Funeral Directors Assn 31st Mid-Winter Conference & Expo - Feb 05-07, 2018, Hilton Columbia Center, Columbia, SC. Exhibits. 843-881-36 34. www.scfda. org rion@scfda.org Cremation Association Of North America 2018 Cremation Symposium - Feb 06-08, 2018, Paris Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits. 312-245-1077. www. cremationassociation.org info@ cremationassociation.org Indiana Funeral Directors Association 2018 Mid-Winter Conference - Feb 20-21, 2018, Morris Inn at Notre Dame, South Bend, IN. Exhibits. 800-458-0746. www.infda.org connie@infda.org Monument Builders Of North America Inc 2018 Monument Conference - Feb 24-25, 2018, Sheraton DFWAirport Hotel, Irving, TX. Exhibits. 800-233-4472. www. monumentbuilders.org/2018show/ info@monumentbuilders.org New Mexico Funeral Service Association 2018 Annual Convention - Mar 08-09, 2018, Albuquerque, NM. 505-843-6333. www.nmfuneralserviceassociation. com buckd@frenchfunerals.com Arkansas Funeral Directors Association 2018 Convention - Mar 16-17, 2018, Doubletree, Little Rock, AR. 501-246-8842. www.arfda.com brenda.beltrani@legacymail.org Texas Cemeteries Association 2018 Annual Convention - Mar 18-20, 2018, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, Bastrop, TX. Exhibits. 817-339-8210. www.txca.us tca@ txca.us The Independent Funeral Group 2018 Annual Spring Trip - Mar 23-29, 2018, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. 865-977-0027. www. theindependentfuneralgroup.com info@theindependentfuneralgroup. com Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association 13th Annual Convention - Mar 27-28, 2018, Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, Watkins Glen, NY. Exhibits. 607-734-7811. www.fingerlakesfuneraldirectors.org ggoldthwait@yahoo.com International OrderOf TheGolden Rule 59th Annual Conference & Supplier Showcase - Apr 04-06, 2018, The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Savannah, GA. Exhibits. 512-334-5504. www.ogr. org/annual-conference jsmith@ogr. org TANEXPO 2018 International Funeral and Cemetery Exhibition - Apr 05-07, 2018, Bologna Fiere, Bologna, Italy. Exhibits. +39 051 4298311. www.tanexpo.com info@ tanexpo.com North Dakota Funeral Directors Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Apr 09-11, 2018, Delta by Marriott, Fargo, ND. Exhibits. 701-845-2414. www.ndfda.org ndfda@oliver- nathanchapel.com National Concrete Burial Vault Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Apr 09-12, 2018, Casa Marina Key West, a Woldorf Astoria Resort, Key West, FL. Exhibits. 888-886-2282. www.ncbva.org info@ncbva.org Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association 116th Annual Conference - Apr 14-17, 2018, United States Postal Training Center, Norman, OK. Exhibits. 405-843- 0730. www.okfda.com info@okfda. com Michigan Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention - Apr 16-19, 2018, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 517-349-9565. www.mfda.org pdouma@mfda.org Int’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn 2018 Annual Convention & Expo - Apr 18-21, 2018, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV. 800-645-7700. www. iccfa.com kd@iccfa.com National Funl Dirs & Morticians Assn Inc 2018 House of Representatives Meeting -Apr 21-25, 2018, Caesars Entertainment Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ. 770-969-0064. www. nfdma.com nfdma@nfdma.com Kansas Funeral Directors Association 2018Annual Convention - Apr 30 - May 02, 2018, Capitol Plaza Hotel, Topeka, KS. Exhibits. 785-232- 7789. www.ksfda.org kfda@kfda. kscoxmail.com South Dakota Funeral Directors Assn 119th Annual Convention - May 02-04, 2018, Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel & Exhibit Hall, Sioux Falls, SD. Exhibits. 605-246-9466. www.sdfda.org tkerr@triotel.net Utah Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention - May 02-03, 2018, Karen Gail Miller Conference Center, Sandy, UT. Exhibits. 801-263-328 6. www.ufda. org ufda.org@gmail.com Nebraska Funeral Directors Association 2018 Convention - May 08-10, 2018, Embassy Suites, Lincoln, NE. Exhibits. 402-761-2217. www. nefda.org staff@nefda.org Independent Funl Dirs Assn Of Texas Inc 85th Annual Convention & Expo - May 11-13, 2018, Dallas, TX. 254-214-5649. www.ifdatexas.org ifdatexas@aol.com South Carolina Morticians Assn Inc 93rdAnnual State Convention - May 14-16, 2018, Charleston, SC. Exhibits. 803-773-3323. www.scmorticians.com scmainc@gmail.com Indiana Funeral Directors Association 138th Annual Convention - May 14-17, 2018, Belterra Casino Resort, Florence, IN. Exhibits. 800-458-074 6. www.infda. org connie@infda.org Iowa Funeral Directors Association 2018 Premier Mid-West Funeral Service Expo - May 15-17, 2018, Prairie Meadows Event Center, Altoona, IA. Exhibits. 515-270-0130. www.iafda.org admin@iafda.org Minnesota Funeral Directors Association 128th Annual Convention - May 21-23, 2018, Double Tree Minneapolis South, Bloomington, MN. Exhibits. 763- 416-0124. www.mnfuneral.org info@ mnfuneral.org North Carolina Funeral Directors Assn Annual State Convention - May 21-22, 2018, Pinehurst Resort Complex, Pinehurst, NC. 919-876- 7886. www.ncfda.org bill@ncfda.org Ohio Funeral Directors Association 138th Annual Convention & Exhibition - May 22-24, 2018, Hilton Columbus at Easton, Columbus, OH. Exhibits. 614-486-5339. www. ofdaonline.org diana@ofdaonline.org Louisiana Funeral Directors Association & Mississippi Funeral Directors Association (Joint Convention) - Jun 02-05, 2018, Golden Nugget, Biloxi, MS. Exhibits. 225-767-7640. www.lfdaweb.org LFDA@tatmangroup.com Georgia Funeral Directors Association Summer Convention - Jun 03-06, 2018, King and Prince Beach Resort, St. Simons Island, GA. 770-592-8002. www.gfda.org Jewish Cemetery Assn Of North America 10th Annual Conference - Jun 03-06, 2018, Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, Newton, MA. Exhibits. 314-353-2540. www.jcana.org danielbrodsky@sbcglobal.net Pennsylvania Funl Directors Association 137th Annual Convention & Expo - Jun 03- 06, 2018, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Pocono Mountains, PA. Exhibits. 717-545-7 215. www.pfda. org john@pfda.org Tennessee Funeral Directors Association 2018Annual Convention - Jun 03-05, 2018, Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro, TN. Exhibits. 615-321- 8792. www.tnfda.org office@tnfda.org Missouri Funl Directors & Embalmers Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 04-05, 2018, St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO. Exhibits. 573-635-1661. www.mofuneral.org publications@ mofuneral.org Funeral Directors Assn Of Kentucky Annual State Convention & Mid-West Regional Funeral Trade Show - Jun 05- 07, 2018, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Kentucky Fair & Expo Center (East Hall), Louisville, KY. Exhibits. 800- 866-3211. www.fdaofky.com info@ fdaofky.com Arizona Funl Cemetery & Cremation Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 05-07, 2018, Westin La Paloma, Tucson, AZ. Exhibits. 602-909-6135. www. azfcca.org director@azfcca.org Montana Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 08-10, 2018, Best Western Heritage Inn, Great Falls, MT. Exhibits. 406-449-7244. www. montanafda.org info@montanafda. org Virginia Funeral Directors Association 130th Annual Convention - Jun 09-12, 2018, Boar’s Head, Charlottesville, VA. Exhibits. 804-264-05 05. www.vfda. net lwhittaker@vfda.net North Carolina Cemetery Association and the South Carolina Cemetery Association Inc (Joint Convention) - Jun 10-12, 2018, Embassy Suites Hotel, Myrtle Beach, SC. 336-874-2974. www. northcarolinacemeteryassociation. com rustytysor@me.com Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association 137th Annual Convention - Jun 11-13, 2018, Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, WI. Exhibits. 608-256-175 7. www.wfda. info laura@wfda.info Texas Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention & Expo - Jun 11-14, 2018, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, Galveston, TX. Exhibits. 512-442-2304. www. tfda.com ann@tfda.com Maine Funeral Directors Association 2018 Summer Convention - Jun 12-13, 2018, The Colony Hotel, Kennebunkport, ME. 207-729-9100. www. mainefuneraldirectors.org carolgay@ mainefuneraldirectors.org Alabama Funeral Directors Association 132nd Annual Convention - Jun 17-20, 2018, Marriott’s Grand Hotel, Point Clear, AL. Exhibits. 334-956-8000. www. alabamafda.org mtill@alabamafda. org Funeral Directors & Mort’s Assn Of NC 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 18-21, 2018, Pinehurst Resorts, Pinehurst, NC. Exhibits. 704-982- 0347. www.fdmanc.org fdmanc@ aol.com Western Pennsylvania Funl Dirs Assn Inc 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 18-20, 2018, Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center, Erie, PA. Exhibits. 814-432-3111. www.wpfda.org adam@huffchapel. com West Virginia Funeral Directors Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 19-20, 2018, Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, WV. Exhibits. 304-345-4711. www.wvfda.org kimesrob@yahoo.com The Association For Gravestone Studies 2018 Annual Conference & Meeting - Jun 19-24, 2018, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT. Exhibits. 413-772- 0836. www.gravestonestudies.org info@gravestonestudies.org Virginia Morticians Association Inc 2018 Annual State Convention - Jun 20-23, 2018, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Charlottesville, VA. 804-469-9544. www. virginiamorticiansassociation.org vmainc@msn.com Florida Cemetery Cremation & Funl Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 22-24, 2018, Hyatt Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs, FL. 800-226-3332. www.thefccfa.com djessup@executiveoffice.org Idaho Funeral Service Association 2018 Convention - Jun 24-26, 2018, Shore Lodge, McCall, ID. Exhibits. 208-888-2730. www.ifsa.us ifsa@ ifsa.us Maryland State Funeral Directors Assn 99th Annual Convention - Jun 24-28, 2018, Clarion Resort & Conference Center, Ocean City, MD. 888-459-9693. www.msfda.net msfda@msfda.net California Funeral Directors Association 114th Annual Convention - Jun 24-26, 2018, Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, CA. Exhibits. 916-325-2361. www. cafda.org cfda@amgroup.us Illinois Funeral Directors Association Annual Convention - Jun 25-28, 2018, Marriott Peoria Pere Marquette, Peoria, IL. Exhibits. 217- 525-2000. https://ifda.site-ym.com/ mcarey@ifda.org Independent Funeral Directors Of Florida 2018 Convention - Jun 26-28, 2018, Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, FL. Exhibits. 850-222-0198. www.ifdf.org info@ifdf.org Southern Cemetery xCremation & Funl Assn, Alabama Cemetery Assn, Louisiana Cemetery Assn, Mississippi Cemetery Assn & Cemetery Association of Tennessee Inc (Joint Convention) - Jul 15-17, 2018, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, NewOrleans, LA. Exhibits. 770-880- 7210. www.sccfa.info sccfa.office@ gmail.com Int’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn University - Jul 19-25, 2018, Fogelman Executive Center at the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. 800-645-7700. www. iccfa.com Cremation Association Of North America 100th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention - Jul 24- 27, 2018, Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Exhibits. 312-245-1077. www. cremationassociation.org info@ cremationassociation.org National Funl Dirs & Morticians Assn Inc 2018 Annual Convention & Expo - Aug 04-08, 2018, The Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, FL. Exhibits. 770-969-006 4. www.nfdma. com nfdma@nfdma.com New York State Funeral Directors Assn 2018 Convention - Aug 12-15, 2018, Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, NY. Exhibits. 518-452-8230. www.nysfda.org info@nysfda.org Washington State Funeral Directors Assn, Washington Cemetery Cremation & Fnl Assn (Joint Convention) - Aug 14-17, 2018, Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound, Centralia, WA. 253-941-3370. www. wsfda.org jewell@wsfda.org Catholic Cemetery Conference 69th Annual Convention&Expo - Sep 18- 21, 2018, Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati, OH. 708-202-1242. www.catholiccemeteryconference.org info@catholiccemeteryconference.org OntarioFuneralServiceAssociation 2018 Convention - Sep 24-26, 2018, Blue Mountain Resort, The Blue Mountains, ON. 905-637-3371. www. ofsa.org info@ofsa.org Wyoming Funeral Directors Association Annual Convention & Trade Show - Sep 29 - Oct 02, 2018, Ramada Plaza Casper Hotel and Conference Center, Casper, WY. Exhibits. 307-527-4430. www. wyomingfda.org info@wyomingfda. org National Funeral Directors Association 2018 International Convention & Expo - Oct 14-17, 2018, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Exhibits. 800-228- 6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Funl Dirs Servs Assn Of Greater Chicago 13th Annual Trade Show - Nov 07, 2018, White Eagle Banquets and Restaurant, Niles, IL. Exhibits. 630-980-401 0. www.fdsachicago. com egoins@fdsachicago.com Int’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn University - Jul 18-24, 2019, Fogelman Executive Center at the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. 800-645-7700. www.iccfa.com MEETINGS/SEMINARS Funeral Service Association Of Canada 2018 Educational Cruise - Jan 06-13, 2018, Celebrity Summit Cruise 289-863-7447. www. cruiseshipcenters.com/OakvilleSouth Int’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn 2018 Wide World of Sales Conference - Jan 10-12, 2018, New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA. 800-645-7700. www.iccfa.com New Hampshire Funeral Directors Assn 118thAnnual Meeting - Jan 13, 2018, Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith, NH. 603-903-4699. www. nhfda.org nhfda1@gmail.com Selected Independent Funeral Homes 2018 NextGen Seminar - Jan 21-25, 2018, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino, Palm Beach, Aruba. 800-323-4219. www. selectedfuneralhomes.org pattyn@ selectedfuneralhomes.org Association Of California Cremationists Crematory Operator Training Program - Jan 24, 2018, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, Whittier, CA. 562-596- 0464. www.accinfo.org kmtacc@ hotmail.com Mississippi Funeral Directors Assn 2018 Mid-Winter Seminar - Jan 28-29, 2018, Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, Vicksburg, MS. 601-978-1920. www. mississippifuneraldirectors.com mfda@tatmangroup.com Ohio Funeral Directors Association Annual Educational Conference - Feb 01-06, 2018, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, Palm Beach, Aruba. 614-486-5339. www. ofdaonline.org diana@ofdaonline.org National Funeral Directors Association Arranger Training Seminar - Feb 05, 2018, Columbia Convention Center, Columbia, SC. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@ nfda.org Cemetery & Mortuary Assn Of California 2018 Annual Conference - Feb 07-09, 2018, Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, CA. 916-441-4533. www. cmaccalifornia.org cmac@usa.net Independent Funeral Directors Of Florida - Feb 07-08, 2018, Govenors Inn, Tallahassee, FL. 850-222-0198. www.ifdf.org info@ifdf.org Maryland State Funeral Directors Assn Mid-Winter Retreat - Feb 09-11, 2018, Clarion Resort & Conference Center, Ocean City, MD. 410-553-9106. www.msfda.net msfda@msfda.net West Virginia Funeral Directors Assn Mid-Winter Advocacy Summit Meeting - Feb 14-15, 2018, Embassy Suites, Charleston, WV. 304-345-4711. www.wvfda.org kimesrob@yahoo.com Ohio Cemetery Association Annual Awards Banquet - Feb 17, 2018, HolidayInn,Worthington,OH.937-885- 0283 . www.ohiocemeteryassociation. com jburrowes@cemeterydata.com California Assn Of Public Cemeteries 60thAnnual Conference - Feb 22-24, 2018, Embassy Suite San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. 888-344-9858. www.capc.info publiccemeteries@aol.com National Funeral Directors Association Cremation Conference - Feb 23-25, 2018, Tradewinds Island Grand Resort, St. Petersburg, FL. 800- 228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda. org International Order Of The Golden Rule Annual Meeting - Feb 25-27, 2018, Francis Marion, Charleston, SC. 512-334-5504. www.ogr.org/young- professionals jsmith@ogr.com M K J Marketing Ski Seminar - Feb 26-28, 2018, Vail, CO. 888-655- 1566. www.mkjmarketing.com mkj@ mkjmarketing.com The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards 114th Annual Meeting - Feb 28 - Mar 01, 2018, International House Hotel, New Orleans, LA. 479-442-7076, Fax 479-442-7090. www.theconferenceonline.org info@ theconferenceonline.org National Funeral Directors Association Meet the Mentors - Mar 11-13, 2018, Emory Conference Center Hotel, Atlanta, GA. 800-228- 6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org M K J Marketing Sea Seminar - Mar 19-21, 2018, Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL. 888-655- 1566. www.mkjmarketing.com mkj@ mkjmarketing.com Washington Cemetery Cremation & Fnl Assn 25th Annual Spring Conference - Mar 21, 2018, Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue, Bellevue, WA. 360-668-2120. www. wccfa.us info@wccfa.us Casket & Funeral Supply Association Annual 2018 Winter Seminar - Mar 22-24, 2018, Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TN. 847-295-6630. www. cfsaa.org mzellner@cfssa.org Ontario Assn Of Cmtry & Fn Professionals 2018 Crematorium Operators Certification & Training - Mar 27-28, 2018, Burlington Holiday Inn, Burlington, ON. 888- 558-3335. www.oacfp.com info@ oacfp.com Academy Of Graduate Embalmers Of Georgia 63rd Annual Clinic - Apr 09-11, 2018, Forsyth, GA. 770- 445-3180. www.ageg.org staff@ageg. org National Funeral Directors Association Professional Women’s Conference - Apr 13-15, 2018, One Ocean Resort & Spa, Atlantic Beach, FL. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org National Hospice & Palliative Care Org 33rd Management and Leadership Conference - Apr 23-25, 2018, Washington Hilton, Washington, DC. 703-837-1500. www.nhpco.org dcherry@nhpco.org National Funeral Directors AssociationAdvocacy Summit - Apr 25-27, 2018, The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Selected Independent Funeral Homes 2018 Spring Management Summit - Apr 25-27, 2018, The DeSoto Savannah, Savannah, GA. 800-323-4219. www. selectedfuneralhomes.org pattyn@ selectedfuneralhomes.org Association For Death Educ & Counseling 40thAnnual Conference - Apr 25-28, 2018, Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA. 847-686-2240. www.adec.org adec@adec.org National Funeral Directors Association Business Bullpen - May 10-11, 2018, NFDA Headquarters, Brookfield, WI. 800-228-6332. www. nfda.org nfda@nfda.org The Dodge Company Inc Technical Seminar-New Jersey - May 10-11, 2018, Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ. 978-600-2099. www.dodgeco. com sbelanger@do dgeco.com Virginia CemeteryAssociation 2018 Annual Conference &Meeting - Jun 07, 2018, The Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA. 804-675-7502. www. virginiacemeteryassociation.com dimunn@asscmgmt.com Funeral Service Association Of Canada 2018 Annual General Meeting - Jun 18-22, 2018, Ottawa, Ontario. 613-505-0277. www.fsac.ca info@fsac.ca National Funeral Directors Association Leadership Conference - Jul 08-11, 2018, The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC. 800-228- 6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Professional Car Society 42nd Annual International Meet - Aug 14-18, 2018, The Wyndham Garden Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI. 973-862-6047. www. theprofessionalcarsociety.org hookjch@ptd.net California Assn Of Public Cemeteries Educational Seminar & Area Meeting - Oct 05-06, 2018, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, South Lake Tahoe, CA. 951-925-111 1. www.capc. info publiccemeteries@aol.com National Hospice & Palliative Care Org 2018 Fall Conference - Nov 05-07, 2018, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. 703-837- 1500. www.nhpco.org dcherry@ nhpco.org The Dodge Company Inc Technical Seminar-Las Vegas - Nov 08-09, 2018, Flamingo Resort, Las Vegas, NV. 978-600-209 9. www.dodgeco. com sbelanger@dodgeco.com California Assn Of Public Cemeteries 61st Annual Conference - Mar 07-09, 2019, Embassy Suites Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA. 951-925-1111. www.capc.info publiccemeteries@aol.com California Assn Of Public Cemeteries Educational Seminar & Area Meeting - Oct 11-12, 2019, Crowne Plaza Beach Hotel, Ventura, CA. 951-925-1111. www.capc.info publiccemeteries@aol.com California Assn Of Public Cemeteries 62nd Annual Conference - Feb 20-22, 2020, Embassy Suites Mandalay Bay, Oxnard, CA. 951-925-1111. www. capc.info publiccemeteries@aol.com Submit Your Convention, Meeting or Seminar Online at www.nomispublications.com or send to: PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 • Email info@nomispublications.com

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