International
Welcome
What is the NFDA International Convention & Expo?
The National Funeral Directors Association International Convention & Expo is the ONE place where all facets of the funeral service profession can come together to learn and share thoughts and ideas on the latest trends, technology and products.
Who should attend?
If you are a funeral director, funeral home owner or manager, cemeterian, cremationist, hospice worker, celebrant, clergy or bereavement counselor, then the NFDA International Convention & EXPO is YOUR must-attend event!
What You'll See
340+ exhibiting companies displaying the latest in funeral service-related products and services. NFDA exhibitors offer you solutions in all the areas below:
Advertising/Marketing • General Mortuary Supply • Airlines/Transportation/Shipping • Gifts • Architecture/Design • Grief Services • Ash Disbursement • Health-related Products/Services • Associations • Insurance/Trust • Burial Vaults • Jewelry • Candles • Medical Services/ Products • Caskets • Military Funeral/Burial • Cemetery Supply/Services • Memorialization/ Keepsakes • Child/Infant Related • Miscellaneous • Computer/Website/Internet Related • Monuments/Grave Markers • Consulting • Music • Cosmetics • Pet Burial/Cremation • Credit Card/Collections • Preneed/Advance Planning Services • Cremation • Printing/Paper Products • Education/Licensure • Publications • Embalming Supplies • Signs • Employment • Telephone Equipment/Services • Finance/Investing • Urns • Furniture/Décor • Vehicles
Expo Hall Hours
- Monday, October 24, 12-5 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 25, 12-5 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Educational Programs
More than 35 workshops in topical areas such as business management, cemetery, cremation, regulatory/compliance, customer service, embalming, restorative arts, marketing and social media are offered to registrants.
International Reception
NFDA hosts an International Reception each year, a networking opportunity for international buyers and sponsoring companies.
For updated information, visit internationaltab.com in the coming months or stop by the International Business Center in Booth #119 in Chicago.
The NFDA International Business Center (IBC) is a special lounge for welcoming international visitors to the Chicago McCormick Place. The lounge will provide the following services:
- Networking opportunities
- Export counseling by U.S. Department of Commerce staff
- Business matchmaking services
- Conference rooms
- Personal/private meetings/demonstrations
- Interpreters
- Export directory
Registration Options
- Full Conference: Admission to the three-day expo and all educational sessions, Recognition Ceremony, President-elect Reception, International Reception and Service of Remembrance.
- One-day Only Conference and Expo: Admission for one day to the expo and educational sessions.
- Expo Only: Admission to the expo hall only.
Contact the U.S. Commercial Services officer at your local United States embassy or consulate to discuss participation in this important funeral industry event.