2025 IFDA Annual Convention Continuing Education

Outreach to lawmakers, regulators, the public, and partners, advocating for policies and practices that support the growth and integrity of the profession.

Conference slide titled “A Fresh Look at Consumer Trends” with a smiling red-haired woman and teal background

A Fresh Look At The Funeral Consumer

July 14, 2026
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Donor network banner with diverse faces and text: “The Gift of Life: Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation”

Donating 101 and Connecting with Purpose

July 14, 2026
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Engaging Your Community: Why it Matters and Practical Strategies

July 14, 2026
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Risk management promo with mySHIELD on desktop, laptop, phone, and tablet against a black-and-blue puzzle background

Funeral Service Loss Exposures and Risk Management

July 14, 2026
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EveryStep presentation cover: Helping Children Navigate Loss, teal logo and blue wave design

Helping Children Navigate Loss

July 14, 2026
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Mark Bethel event poster with portrait, orange and teal text, for the 2025 FDA annual convention featured speaker.

IOSME

July 14, 2026
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Portrait of Gina Russo, 2025 FDA Annual Convention featured speaker, with FDA logo and orange banner

KEYNOTE: From the Ashes: Surviving the Station Nightclub Fire

July 14, 2026
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Ben Chatman event poster with portrait and orange banner: 2025 FDA Annual Convention featured speaker

Medicaid and Estate Recovery

July 14, 2026
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Promotional slide: “Combating Compassion Fatigue” with “Caring for Yourself throughout your career” in coral and yellow.

Practical Self Care Strategies and Managing Burnout for Compassion Fatigue in Funeral Service

July 14, 2026
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Joan Schoborg event poster with portrait and orange banner reading “2025 FDA Annual Convention Featured Speaker”

Preneed Motivators

July 14, 2026
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Presentation slide: “Preparing Your Funeral Home for Sale: Key Considerations” with speaker photo and funeral home logos.

Preparing Your Funeral Home for Sale: Key Considerations

July 14, 2026
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Tony Thompson event poster with speaker photo and orange “2025 FDA Annual Convention Featured Speaker” banner

The Convergence Between Mental Illness and Criminal Justice

July 14, 2026
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Wally Hooker event poster with portrait, orange and teal text, for the 2025 FDA Annual Convention featured speaker

What Your Families May Not Tell You About Your Funeral Home…But the Hairdresser and the Clergy Would

July 14, 2026
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