2026 IFDF Annual Conference & Trade Show Sponsored by Argent Trust
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Join us for sun, community, and professional growth at the 2026 IFDF Annual Conference & Trade Show! This year, let's RELAX, REFRESH, and REGROUP together. We want you to leave Hammock Beach feeling grounded, energized, and ready to take on the world! Conference sessions will focus on women in the profession, education obstacles, timeless best practices, and elevating industry voices. And of course, it wouldn't be an IFDF Annual Conference without a boatload of fun along the way.
Think of it as a working vacation– bring your family for a relaxing stay at the beautiful Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa while you connect with like-minded professionals. Whether you're an experienced funeral director or a mortuary student with a bright future ahead, there's something here for everyone: learning, connection, and inspiration.
What to Expect
- Women in Funeral Services Best Practices Panel
- Continuing Education (Up to 7 Credits)
- Annual PAC Golf Tournament Fundraiser - Register HERE!
- Casino Night & Auction
- Largest Trade Show in Association History
- Student Day & Networking Opportunities - apply for our Student Member Scholarships HERE!
- Required HIV / Communicable Disease Course
- And More!
Don’t wait - REGISTER NOW and Be With US in Palm Coast!
Book Your Stay at Hammock Beach
Two separate room blocks are available at the resort—one for attendees and one for sponsors, suppliers, and trade show participants. Please be sure to select the correct block when booking your stay. The reservation cutoff date for both is May 14. If you cannot get in to the main block ASK FOR A ROOM AT YACHT HARBOR OR CINNAMON BEACH.
| Conference Attendee Block | Click Here to reserve your room online | Group Code: IFDF26 |
| Sponsor/Supplier Block | Click Here to reserve your room online | Group Code: IFDFVB |
If you prefer to book by phone, call 866.841.0287, then press #1, followed by #3 to speak to a reservation specialist. If you need additional help, please contact Cody Tucker at 386-246-5358 or email cody.tucker@pyarmidglobal.com.
Questions? Please call the IFDF office at 850-222-0198 or send an e-mail to Heather Bernier at hbernier@ifdf.org.
We can’t wait to see you in May for an unforgettable experience where connection, education, and celebration come together.
Agenda
| May 27 | |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Annual Golf Tournament & PAC Fundraiser |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Welton Hong: Online Reviews: How to Get Good Ones and Fix the Bad Ones (1-hr CEU) |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Aaron Odengard: Choosing Wisely: Strategies and best practices addressing HIV for funeral home personnel (1-hr CEU) |
| May 28 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Opening Ceremonies & New Officers Induction |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Professor Joe Finiccario: It Isn’t Yours: Handling Personal Property in the Funeral Home Environment (1hr CEU) |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | LifeNet Health: An Overview of Organ and Tissue Donation (1hr CEU) |
| 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Trade Show Hall Open (2-Hour CE Credit) |
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Chris Cruger: Succession Is Not Just a TV Show: It’s About Preserving Your Legacy (2hr CEU) |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Alkaline Hydrolysis in Modern Funeral Service: Process, Consumer Trends, and Practical Integration (1hr CEU) |
| 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Casino Night & Foundation Auction Fundraiser
The auction will raise funds to benefit mortuary science students across Florida, directly contributing to scholarships and educational resources. |
| May 29 | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Celebration of Life Ceremony |
| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Trade Show Hall Open (2-hour CE Credit) |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Grit & Grace: Legacy, Leadership, and Women in Florida Funeral Service (2-hr CEU) |
| 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Student Mixer
From job interviews and networking to headshots and textbook swaps, Student Day is your all-access pass to the mortuary community. |
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Stay in Your L.A.N.E.S. Training with The Program Lady and Jab Designs |
| May 30 | |
| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | IFDF Board of Directors Meeting |
