Saturday, October 26

Habitat for Humanity

7:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join NFDA as we help Habitat for Humanity Chicago improve a Chicago-area community and make home ownership a reality for a local family!

There are three easy ways to support Habitat for Humanity Chicago:

• Volunteer for the day
• Donate
• Sponsor the build

Download the Habitat for Humanity Sponsorship/Donation Agreement for more information!

Sunday, October 27

19th Annual Foundation Golf Classic

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Topgolf, Naperville, IL

Since its 2001 inception, the Funeral Service Foundation’s golf outing has raised more than $1 million to advance its mission to support funeral service in building meaningful relationships with the families and communities it serves.

Experience all the perks of our annual Golf Classic in a social, casual and exciting atmosphere at Topgolf in Naperville, Illinois, just 40 minutes from downtown Chicago.

No matter your skill level, at Topgolf you’ll be able to take a swing and score some points during our tournament-style golf games. You can also relax and enjoy great food and drinks while networking with your fellow funeral service professionals. And because each covered bay is heated, you’re guaranteed to play no matter what weather comes our way in late October.

Want to support The Foundation, but golf isn’t your game? Join us as a spectator! You’ll still experience all the networking and excitement of the day without the pressure to step up to a bay and take a shot.

Registration includes transportation, tournament fees, food and beverage, golf clubs and four hours of play in reserved bays, complete with a golf pro and tournament ambassadors to help the day’s play run smoothly.

This year, we will once again offer a limited number of single-player registrations to licensed funeral directors, subject to availability. Visit FuneralServiceFoundation.org/golf to register and learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Visit FuneralServiceFoundation.org/golf to register and learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Welcome Party

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Navy Pier | 840 E. Grand Avenue
Aon Grand Ballroom

Joliet meets Chicago – NFDA-style! – at this Blues Brothers-inspired kickoff bash! Channel your inner Jake or Elwood and reconnect with old friends (or make some new ones) while enjoying Chicago’s most requested tribute band – The Blooze Brothers, Chicago-inspired snacks and a cash bar.

Dress Code: Casual

Complimentary motor coach shuttles begin at 6:15 p.m.

Monday, October 28

All-Star Recognition Ceremony

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
McCormick Place Grand Ballroom

Celebrate the shining stars of funeral service as NFDA recognizes firms that earned the 2019 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award – including Best of the Best recipients and Hall of Excellence inductees – and NFDA’s Green Funeral Practice Certificate. We’ll also honor this year’s NFDA Certified Crematory Operators, NFDA Certified Cremation Services Providers, NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultants, the Funeral Service Foundation’s award/ scholarship recipients, and APFSP’s Certified Funeral Service Practitioners.

Tuesday, October 29

Service of Remembrance

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
McCormick Place Grand Ballroom

Public-safety officials serve and protect their communities and put their lives on the line every day. When the time comes, their lives deserve to be remembered with the utmost honor and respect through a meaningful funeral service. Join us as we explore the customs associated with celebrating the lives of our public servants, and honor the memory of funeral service family members who died this year.

Funeral Directors Under 40

8 – 11 p.m.
Acebounce Ping Pong Bar | 230 N. Clark Street

Paddles up – it’s on like ping pong! Whether you’re a paddle master or just interested in a casual volley, channel your inner Forrest Gump and serve up some fun with your fellow funeral directors under 40! Get in on the tournament (prizes anyone?) or cheer from the sidelines. Flying solo? No problem – we’ll match you up with a great team.

Dress Code: Casual

Price per person: $60 by September 20; $70 after September 20. Fee includes ping-pong tournament (with prizes!), pizza, hors d’oeuvres and three drink tickets per person.

Transportation is on your own.

Wednesday, October 30

An Evening Under the Sea

6 – 9 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium | 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive

Explore Shedd Aquarium like never before during this unforgettable evening. Soak up Abbott Oceanarium’s breathtaking recreation of a Pacific Northwest coastline and enjoy the Underwater Beauty Exhibit during cocktail hour. The evening continues with exclusive access to the Caribbean Reef and aquarium galleries, complete with dinner stations featuring a taste of Chicago, live music and a hosted bar.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Price per person: $100 Adult, $50 Child (12 and under) by September 20; $110 Adult, $60 Child (12 and under) after September 20. Fee includes private access to aquarium exhibits, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, hosted bar and transportation.

Complimentary motor coach shuttles depart from hotels in the NFDA room block at 5:45 p.m. and return starting at 7:30 p.m.