Dear Members, Guests, Exhibitors and Friends:
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to our 78th Annual National Convention & Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri. The theme for our 2015 Convention is “Striving for Excellence with A New Beginning”. As in years past, we will be celebrating with an exhibition that highlights a rich variety of funeral merchandise and supplies from across the country and continuing education classes that will enhance your professional growth. Our goal is to Connect, Educate & Share together in the “Show Me State.”
We are gathering in St. Louis as we renew our commitment to our profession. St. Louis is a place where history and imagination collide, and the result is a Midwestern destination like no other. In addition to a revitalized downtown, a vibrant new hospitality district continues to grow in downtown St. Louis. With St. Louis’ world-class attractions, entertainment, many parks, diverse restaurants and rich culture, we are certain your entire family will enjoy what St. Louis has to offer. The city offers exceptional music, arts and cultural options, as well as such renowned – and free – attractions as the Saint Louis Art Museum, Zoo, Science Center, the Missouri History Museum, City Garden, Grant’s Farm, Laumeier Sculpture Park, and the Anheuser-Busch brewery tours.
This year is filled with exciting events and gatherings. On Sunday we will have our Annual Family Worship Service and Stop The Violence Rally & Motorcade. Join us Sunday evening for our Convention Welcome Reception. On Monday morning, August 3, 2015, our official convention Opening Ceremony will take place at 9:00AM, this has become one of the greatest highlights of our convention. Just prior to ceremony, we will honor those with the CFSP Designation with a recognition breakfast. Our National Inter-Faith Service of Remembrance (Annual Memorial Service) is going to be something you will not want to miss. Join us at 5:00PM on Monday evening as we remember our members, colleagues and friends. The Robert H. Miller Professional of the Year awards banquet will be on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Our Education Commission has planned an awesome enrichment week of powerful and thought provoking presentations. You will be able to learn techniques ranging from Customer Care to Financial Stability to Waterless Embalming. Our NFDMA, Inc. 40 & Under Funeral Directors cordially invites all students, apprentices and newly licensees to participate in Mortuary Education Day on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.
NFDMA, Inc. has one of the best exposition halls anywhere. Visit our exhibitors and experience a variety of new and pioneering trends in funeral service. We hope that you will take advantage of all activities that are presented at the 78th Annual National Convention & Exposition. We hope that your stay will enrich you intellectually, physically, mentally, spiritually, and professionally. May God continue to bless you and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc.