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2025

2025 NFDA INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION & EXPO

Chicago, Illinois • October 26–29

McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616

Convention Settings

Thank You To Our Medallion Sponsor

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Thank You To Our Black Diamond Sponsor

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Thank You To Our Platinum Sponsor

Federated Insurance

Thank You To Our Platinum Sponsor

Carriage Services

Thank You To Our Titanium Sponsor

Tribute Technology

Thank You To Our Gold Sponsor

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Legacy

Thank You To Our Gold Sponsor

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Thank You To Our Gold Sponsor

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Thank You To Our Gold Sponsor

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Countdown to Chicago!

4-Days of Convention Workshops

30+ Sessions, 2 keynotes, 4 Preconvention Seminars

ONLY $695 Member Early Bird Discount

$795 Member Regular Price.
Early Bird ends August 14th, 2025.

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Discover The Perfect
Registration Option!

From Full Convention to Expo Only to Expo Plus
registration option, there’s something for everyone!


Are you a Supplier looking to register? Contact Lauren from Business Development, lkarlik@nfda.org, for more information!

Full Convention

$795 NFDA Members

Continuing Education Credit
Workshops
General Sessions
Welcome Party
Expo Hall

Expo Plus

$360 NFDA Members

Expo Hall
Monday Opening Session
Service of Remembrance
All-Star Ceremony
Welcome Party

Expo Only

$240 NFDA Members

Expo Hall

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Act Fast: Scholarships Available!

Thanks to the generous donations of Funeral Service Professionals across the nation.

20 scholarship winners will receive full access to the NFDA International Convention & Expo. 
Apply by July 24

Learn More

Chicago: The Best Big City in the U.S.

There's a reason Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the United States for eight years running by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler – there's something for everyone to do. Whether you're a foodie, music lover, museum or art connoisseur, or a sports fan, Chicago has it all.

In addition, Chicago sits on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan and offers many iconic locations, including Navy Pier, Millenium Park, Cloud Gate (aka "The Bean"), and Willis Tower, to name just a few.

We're excited to return to Chicago for the 2025 NFDA International Convention & Expo. If you've visited before, welcome back. If this is your first time, you're sure to be delighted! Enjoy your time in the Windy City and with your fellow funeral service professionals.

Keynote Speakers

Felipe Gomez
Felipe Gomez
Monday, October 27
Virtuoso: Living the Virtuoso Life
Crystal Washington
Crystal Washington
Wednesday, October 29
Futureproof Yourself: Innovate and Thrive in Times of Uncertainty

Convention by Day

Fri
Oct
24
Sat
Oct
25
Sun
Oct
26
Mon
Oct
27
Tue
Oct
28
Wed
Oct
29

Attendees Say it Best

The Opening Ceremony and speaker were excellent, informative & fun! 

2024 NFDA Convention Attendee

The Service of Remembrance was stunning!

2024 NFDA Convention Attendee

I enjoyed all the events.

2024 NFDA Convention Attendee
Expo Hall
Fabulous Finds
First Time Attendees
NFDA Central
Special Events
Innovation Award
4
PreCon Seminars
30+
Workshops
300+
Exhibitors

Special Events

Funeral Face-Off
Funeral Face-Off
Put your knowledge of funeral service trivia to the test and see if you have what it takes to hoist the “Face-Off Cup”!
25th Annual Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic
25th Annual Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic
Now in its 25th year, the Funeral Service Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic has raised more than $2 million in support of its mission to invest in people and programs that strengthen funeral service and lift up grieving communities.
Welcome Party
Welcome Party
All Star Recognition Ceremony
All Star Recognition Ceremony
Service of Remembrance
Service of Remembrance
Join us as we honor the memory of funeral service family members who died during the past year.
Funeral Professionals - Young and New
Funeral Professionals - Young and New
Join your Under 40 colleagues for a networking event.

Pics & Vids

2024 New Orleans Picture Gallery
2024 New Orleans Picture Gallery

Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor

Exhibiting at the NFDA International Convention & Expo is one of the best investments you can make in your business today. You’ll have unprecedented opportunities to promote your products and services face to face with the decision-makers in funeral service at the largest funeral service expo in the world! Become an exhibitor or sponsor today!

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