DISPOSITION DEMYSTIFIED: A VIRTUAL EVENT
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Who Should Attend
Licensed funeral directors, embalmers, apprentices, and funeral service professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of modern, emerging, and alternative disposition methods. Ideal for those who want to stay informed, stay competitive, and better serve today’s evolving consumers.
Why Attend
Gain expert insight into the full spectrum of disposition options – from traditional to innovative methods like alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction, and burial at sea. Learn how to confidently educate families, navigate legal considerations, and adapt to shifting consumer values. Walk away with practical tools and a deeper understanding of the future of funeral service. Earn up to 6 continuing education credits.
What else can I expect?
Attendees can expect a dynamic and enriching experience that equips them with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to excel in the funeral service profession considering different disposition offerings.
When
February 17-18, 2026
Where
Zoom Events
Agenda
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
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Welcome
Gabe Schauf, Marketing Specialist, NFDA
Daniel J. Ford, CFSP, CCSP, NFDA Board of Directors President
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9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
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The Importance of Proper Paperwork
Michael Nicodemus, Vice President-Cremation Services, NFDA
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10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
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Break
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10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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The U.S. Navy Burial at Sea Program
Dr. Jennifer Lares, CFSP, Founder, Mulling Mortician
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11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
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Break
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11:45 – 12:45 p.m.
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Meeting Families Where They Are: Alkaline Hydrolysis in Practice
Thomas Tierney, Owner/Funeral Director, John F Tierney Funeral Home
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12:45 – 1:00 p.m.
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Closing Remarks
Gabe Schauf, Marketing Specialist, NFDA
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
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Welcome / Gamification
Gabe Schauf, Marketing Specialist, NFDA
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9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
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Green Light on Green Funerals
Darren Crouch, President, Passages International
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10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
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Break
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10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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Natural Organic Reduction 101
Mandy Stafford, Pre-Planning & Partnerships Manager, Return Home
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11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
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Break
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11:45 – 12:45 p.m.
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Understanding the Legal Landscape of Alternative Disposition Methods
Chris Farmer, General Counsel, NFDA
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12:45 – 1:00 p.m.
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Closing Remarks
Gabe Schauf, Marketing Specialist, NFDA
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Registration Type
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Registration Fee
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First Registrant: Member Firm (Funeral Director, Crematory Operator, staff)
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$285
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First Registrant: Non-Member Firm (Funeral Director, Crematory Operator, staff)
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$330
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Additional Registrant(s) from same firm
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$215
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Student (Accredited Mortuary Science Program)
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$55
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