Service of Remembrance

Tuesday, October 28 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Special Event

Chicago, widely celebrated as the birthplace of gospel music, has long been a beacon of spiritual and cultural expression. From the early 20th century sounds of Thomas A. Dorsey to the vibrant choirs that still fill its churches today, the city’s influence on the genre is both historic and enduring. Please join the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Choir rejoice and celebrate the lives of funeral professionals and their loved ones who have died this past year.

If you would like to remember someone, please submit their name by July 1, 2025.

Service of Remembrance Name Submission Form

The NFDA Service of Remembrance is an annual ceremony held during the NFDA International Convention & Expo, celebrating the lives of funeral professionals and their loved ones who have died that year. 

Watch the 2023 Service of Remembrance below.

If you would like to remember someone, please complete the form including information about the deceased as you would like it to appear in the Service of Remembrance program and other NFDA materials.

  • Name of Deceased
  • Date of Death
  • State of Residence for Deceased
  • Country of Residence for Deceased (if outside of the United States)

You may submit up to ten (10) individuals at a time.  

***All names submitted after July 1, 2024 will appear in the 2025 Service of Remembrance***

Please double-check the spelling of the deceased name and information before completing your submission. The information will be used as it was submitted in the Service of Remembrance program and NFDA materials.