We participate in state and national Preneed conferences and expos to create an opportunity for our team to stay current on industry trends, network, and learn how we can better serve our partners and the families we serve. Below are some of the conferences our team is attending this year. We hope to see you there!
January 16-18, 2024 Las Vegas, NV
Start the year off strong by attending ICCFA’s DEAD Talks. The conference provides an opportunity to continue important conversations and generate thoughtful ideas to further enhance and grow the funeral service profession.
Melissa Posey Loose, Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications at NGL will provide her expertise and thoughts during her presentation on “Brand Experience Matters: Hit It With Your Best Shot!”
NGL is proud to be a Black Diamond sponsor of DEAD Talks.
February 14-16, 2024 Las Vegas, NV
This year’s Symposium explores all things green, including funeral practices to business and marketing strategies.
NGL is proud to sponsor keynote speaker, Janice Honeycutt Hering, CEO of Firecracker Leadership. Janice’s presentation “Stressors of our Time and How We Can Thrive Despite Them” will give participants the tools to successfully react and respond to today’s ever-changing environment.
ICCFA Annual Convention and Exposition
April 10-13, 2024 Tampa, FL Booth #1639
Join thousands of other deathcare professionals for this one-of-a-kind event. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge with world-class keynotes and in-depth educational breakouts, check out the latest and greatest goods and services in our exhibit hall, or connect with your colleagues from across the globe, you won’t want to miss this event.
April 23-25, 2024 Columbus, OH
Elevate Your Impact at the Ohio Funeral Directors Association’s 144th OFDA Convention & Exhibition. This informative convention will highlight the evolving needs of bereaved families, empower attendees to enhance their services and create meaningful experiences for those they serve. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, share best practices and explore new ideas that will enable them to make a lasting impact in their profession.
Take part in the preconvention seminar on April 22 and attend the “The Business of Preneed” course presented by Kenn Peterson, Vice President, Business and Lending Development at NGL. Kenn’s course focuses on the economics of a Preneed company. Learn more about Preneed, including how a policy works, tools to manage a program, the role in a funeral home’s success and the important factors in choosing a Preneed company. This five-hour seminar will give participants a deeper understanding of how to develop relationships and solve problems with families before and after they have a death.
NGL is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 144th OFDA Convention & Exhibition.
NFDA Professional Women’s Conference
April 28-20, 2024 Savannah, GA
At the Professional Women’s Conference in Savannah, GA, you’ll be in the company of women working in funeral service who share similar experiences and backgrounds. For generations roles in funeral service have been primarily occupied by men, but that is changing. And it’s changing rapidly. You will be inspired and inspire others with your presence at the conference. You won’t want to miss the opportunities to make connections, new friends and develop a plan for success that you can take back home to implement lasting change. NGL is a proud sponsor of the second annual Inspiration Award which will be presented during the conference.
Indiana Funeral Directors Association Annual Convention
May 20-23, 2024 Noblesville, IN
The IFDA Annual Convention hosts funeral professionals from across Indiana and provides valuable educational sessions.
Michigan Funeral Directors Association Annual Convention
June 3-5, 2024 Port Huron, MI
The MFDA Annual Convention hosts funeral professionals from across Michigan and provides informative educational sessions.
Texas Funeral Directors Association 138th Annual Convention & Expo
June 9-12, 2024 Austin, TX
Join us at the TFDA 138th Annual Convention & Expo, one of the largest state funeral expos in the country. Participate in the sessions to learn and share knowledge, products, services and ideas.
Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association 143rd Annual Convention
June 10-12, 2024 Appleton, WI
The largest annual gathering of funeral professionals in Wisconsin.
California Funeral Directors Association 119th Annual Convention
June 30-July 2, 2024 Rancho Mirage, CA
The theme of the CFDA annual convention is “A Modern Twist on a Timeless Tradition,” reflecting on commitment to embracing innovation while honoring the rich heritage of the profession. This convention gives newcomers and seasoned professionals a chance to recharge, reflect and relax.
Southern Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
July 15-17, 2024 Hilton Head Island, SC
The SCCFA convention will focus on families – the families funeral professionals serve and their own families. Presentations will highlight service, sales, events, aftercare, etc. There will also be several family activities, including wakeboarding lessons, sandcastle building, dolphin watching cruises, pirate ship adventures, jet ski rentals, sip-n-paint a beach scene, and more.
July 29-August 1, 2024 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
This conference will cover the best practices in association management, leadership development topics, and the latest news in legal and advocacy efforts. Keynote speakers will be featured as well as facilitated discussions on current challenges and opportunities in funeral service.
National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. Annual National Convention and Exposition
August 3-7, 2024 National Harbor, MD
The National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, Inc. annual convention for funeral directors and morticians and embalmers to network and participate in inspiring and informative educational sessions.
NFDA International Convention & Expo
October 20-23, 2024 New Orleans, LA
Join thousands of funeral service professionals from around the world at the NFDA International Convention & Expo! This amazing event offers networking, education and the world’s largest funeral service Expo and so much more.
Your NGL Team – preneedsalesteam@nglic.com
