2024 IFDF Annual Conference: Daily Passes for a Busy Schedule

Posted By: Ruth Bedell, PhD, QAS News,

You Can Still Be With US at the Conference


We know that our members have busy work schedules and might not be able to attend the full conference, but if you live between Jacksonville and Orlando and can spare a few hours on any of the conference days (May 30 & May 31), come and Be With Us.

We are offering daily passes to accommodate your busy schedule:

  • Full Access Daily Passes for Thursday, May 30 or Friday, May 31 (includes CE sessions, lunch, and trade show)
  • Drive-in Ticket for CE Only on Thursday, May 30 or Friday, May 31 (earn up to 8-hours of continuing education if attending both days)
  • Thursday Trade Show Only
  • Friday Trade Show Only (complimentary pass to the oversold Trade Show)
  • Student Day on Friday (free admission for mortuary students)

You can register for the conference at the onsite registration desk. (Conference meals are not guaranteed.):

Registration Desk

Thursday, May 30, 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Friday, 8:00am - 3pm EDT
Ocean Foyer
200 Ocean Crest Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137
866-841-0287

Conference Schedule

Thursday, May 30, 2024

8:00am–5:00pm Registration Open
8:00am–8:45am Welcome/Opening Ceremonies
9:00am–10:00am (1-hour CE Course) Steve Haren with Ring Ring Marketing - Succeeding in Today's Market: How Funeral Homes Can Enhance Growth Amidst Economic Inflation and Decreasing Mortality Rates
10:00am-10:30am AM Break
10:15am–12:15pm (2-Hour CE Course) - M.E. Panel - A Comprehensive Review of the Medical Examiner System: Function, Responsibility, Challenges, and Duties to the Public
12:15pm - 12:30pm Lunch Buffet Opens
12:30pm–1:00pm Awards Luncheon/Installation of Officers
1:00pm - 2:00pm (1-Hour CE Course) - Keynote Address: Dr. Joshua Fredenburg - The Power of Leading with Emotional Intelligence! – Four Strategic Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence and Experience Greater Results As A Leader!
2:00pm–5:30pm Exhibit Hall Open (2-hour CE)
5:30pm-6:30pm Margaritaville Remembrance Mixer
6:30pm-9:30pm Death Pop Trivia!
9:00pm–until Hospitality Suite hosted by Matthews Aurora 
Friday, May 31, 2024

8:00am–3:00am Registration Open
9:00am-10:00am Celebration of Life Service
10:00am–3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open (2-Hour CE)
10:00am-10:30am AM Break
10:30am-12:30pm (2-Hour CE Course) - Monica Torres - The Hardcase Hangover
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch Buffet
2:30pm-3:30pm Vendor & Reverse Raffle Grand Prize Drawings
2:30pm-3:30pm Student Mixer

Extra Happenings: