Powerful Connections

Reenergize with your peers during workshops and a variety of social events that connect you with opportunities for exchanging ideas, asking questions and simply having some fun.

Social Events

There is no shortage of chances to network, whether you choose to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, golf for a great cause during the annual Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic, experience the beauty of Massachusetts on the Motorcycle Ride, welcome the NFDA president-elect as your favorite Caddyshack character at the President-elect Party, let loose with other funeral professionals under 40 or dance the night away at the President's Mardi Gras Ball.

NFDA Central

NFDA Central is the perfect place to get registered, get a question answered, get organized, get some great deals or just relax and get off your feet for a while.  Here's how:

Get started:

• Be sure you visit the Registration Desk to register or check in if you've preregistered and pick up your badge holder, ribbons, registration bag, Souvenir Program and more.

Get great deals and great ideas:

• Bid on some incredible items at the NFDA PAC Silent Auction or purchase your raffle ticket to win $15,000. Click here to view items currently available for bid (PDF).
• Check out NFDA's newest and hottest books, videos, brochures and more with convention-only specials and packages.
• Plan your 2010 continuing education with exclusive NFDA events and Distance Learning.
• Get a free gift and save money on your 2010 dues when you renew your NFDA membership.
• Plan to pursue excellence in 2010 and pick up your Pursuit of Excellence® Guidelines along with great ideas you can use in your funeral home.

Get Connected:

• Meet friends and relax with a cup of fresh-brewed coffee and free popcorn.
• Check your email on Internet-enabled computers or check out the message board for messages to/from friends.
• Ask the experts questions about OSHA, environmental issues, human resources, helping families with grief and more during these scheduled guest appearances:
  • Legal experts Ed Ranier and Carol Green; Sunday, 12:30-2:30 p.m
  • Richard Obershaw, author of Cry Until You Laugh: Comforting Guidance for Coping With Grief; Monday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Amy MacKinnon, author of the new book, Tethered; Monday, 1-3 p.m.
  • Human Resources expert Bill Ford, SESCO Mgmt Consultants; Monday, 3-5 p.m.
  • John Canine, author of What Am I Going To Do With Myself When I Die; Tuesday, 10 a.m. - Noon