Kansas Funeral Directors Association upcoming events

2026 Fall Meeting - District 4: Wichita (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, September 8

Wichita

Approved for three hours of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.

To book your hotel, visit the link HERE

Featured Seminar

SECONDARY TRAUMA: PRE-INCIDENT TRAINING

Stress Management: Pre-Incident Awareness Training

Presented by Jim Bodenheimer, Executive Director at 10-33 Foundation

This course will provide the attendee with the knowledge to identify critical and traumatic stress, to understand what secondary trauma is and how it relates to the funeral/mortuary environment, to recognize secondary stress and its effects via signs and symptoms of stress in one’s profession, manage personal foundations to deal with secondary trauma, and provide resources to assist in overcoming trauma.

A practical overview of topics, including:

Identify Critical and Traumatic Stress
Discuss Sources and Reactions
Explain How Secondary Trauma Affects Us
Manage Secondary Trauma
Review Available Resources

Registration Information

Seminar for students is available. Contact the KFDA office to register them or ask any questions.

Deadline: One week before the district meeting you will attend

Paper Registration Form: 2026 Fall DM Registration.pdf

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend the dinner, please provide the KFDA with as much notice as possible. We will do our best to resell the meal to another attendee.

Special Thanks to our Refreshment Sponsor:

Special Thanks to our Social Sponsor:

2026 Fall Meeting - District 5: Garden City (09/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, September 9

Garden City

Approved for three hours of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.

Featured Seminar

SECONDARY TRAUMA: PRE-INCIDENT TRAINING

Stress Management: Pre-Incident Awareness Training

Presented by Jim Bodenheimer, Executive Director at 10-33 Foundation

This course will provide the attendee with the knowledge to identify critical and traumatic stress, to understand what secondary trauma is and how it relates to the funeral/mortuary environment, to recognize secondary stress and its effects via signs and symptoms of stress in one’s profession, manage personal foundations to deal with secondary trauma, and provide resources to assist in overcoming trauma.

A practical overview of topics, including:

Identify Critical and Traumatic Stress
Discuss Sources and Reactions
Explain How Secondary Trauma Affects Us
Manage Secondary Trauma
Review Available Resources

Registration Information

Seminar is available for students. Contact the KFDA Office to register them or ask any questions.

Deadline: One week before the district meeting you will attend

Paper Registration Form: 2026 Fall DM Registration.pdf

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend the dinner, please provide the KFDA with as much notice as possible. We will do our best to resell the meal to another attendee.

Special Thanks to our Refreshment Sponsor:

Special Thanks to our Social Sponsor:

2026 Fall Meeting - District 6: Hays (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Thursday, September 10

Hays

Approved for three hours of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.

Featured Seminar

SECONDARY TRAUMA: PRE-INCIDENT TRAINING

Stress Management: Pre-Incident Awareness Training

Presented by Jim Bodenheimer, Executive Director at 10-33 Foundation

This course will provide the attendee with the knowledge to identify critical and traumatic stress, to understand what secondary trauma is and how it relates to the funeral/mortuary environment, to recognize secondary stress and its effects via signs and symptoms of stress in one’s profession, manage personal foundations to deal with secondary trauma, and provide resources to assist in overcoming trauma.

A practical overview of topics, including:

Identify Critical and Traumatic Stress
Discuss Sources and Reactions
Explain How Secondary Trauma Affects Us
Manage Secondary Trauma
Review Available Resources

Registration Information

Seminar is available for students. Contact the KFDA office to register them or ask any questions.

Deadline: One week before the district meeting you will attend

Paper Registration Form: 2026 Fall DM Registration.pdf

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend the dinner, please provide the KFDA with as much notice as possible. We will do our best to resell the meal to another attendee.

Special Thanks to our Refreshment Sponsor:

Special Thanks to our Social Sponsor:

2026 Fall Meeting - District 1: Salina (09/14/2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Monday, September 14

Salina

Approved for three hours of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.

Featured Seminar

SECONDARY TRAUMA: PRE-INCIDENT TRAINING

Stress Management: Pre-Incident Awareness Training

Presented by Jim Bodenheimer, Executive Director at 10-33 Foundation

This course will provide the attendee with the knowledge to identify critical and traumatic stress, to understand what secondary trauma is and how it relates to the funeral/mortuary environment, to recognize secondary stress and its effects via signs and symptoms of stress in one’s profession, manage personal foundations to deal with secondary trauma, and provide resources to assist in overcoming trauma.

A practical overview of topics, including:

Identify Critical and Traumatic Stress
Discuss Sources and Reactions
Explain How Secondary Trauma Affects Us
Manage Secondary Trauma
Review Available Resources

Registration Information

Seminar for students is available. Contact the KFDA office to register them or ask any questions.

Deadline: One week before the district meeting you will attend

Paper Registration Form: 2026 Fall DM Registration.pdf

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend the dinner, please provide the KFDA with as much notice as possible. We will do our best to resell the meal to another attendee.

Special Thanks to our Refreshment Sponsor:

Special Thanks to our Social Sponsor:

2026 Fall Meeting - District 2: Lawrence (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, September 15

Lawrence

Approved for three hours of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.

Please use this link to book your hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence - Kansas Funeral Directors

Featured Seminar

SECONDARY TRAUMA: PRE-INCIDENT TRAINING

Stress Management: Pre-Incident Awareness Training

Presented by Jim Bodenheimer, Executive Director at 10-33 Foundation

This course will provide the attendee with the knowledge to identify critical and traumatic stress, to understand what secondary trauma is and how it relates to the funeral/mortuary environment, to recognize secondary stress and its effects via signs and symptoms of stress in one’s profession, manage personal foundations to deal with secondary trauma, and provide resources to assist in overcoming trauma.

A practical overview of topics, including:

Identify Critical and Traumatic Stress
Discuss Sources and Reactions
Explain How Secondary Trauma Affects Us
Manage Secondary Trauma
Review Available Resources

Registration Information

Seminar for students is available. Contact the KFDA Office to register them or ask any questions.

Deadline: One week before the district meeting you will attend

Paper Registration Form: 2026 Fall DM Registration.pdf

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend the dinner, please provide the KFDA with as much notice as possible. We will do our best to resell the meal to another attendee.

Special Thanks to our Refreshment Sponsor:

Special Thanks to our Social Sponsor:

2026 Fall Meeting - District 3: Pittsburg (09/16/2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, September 16

Pittsburg

Approved for three hours of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.

To book your hotel, visit the link HERE

Featured Seminar

SECONDARY TRAUMA: PRE-INCIDENT TRAINING

Stress Management: Pre-Incident Awareness Training

Presented by Jim Bodenheimer, Executive Director at 10-33 Foundation

This course will provide the attendee with the knowledge to identify critical and traumatic stress, to understand what secondary trauma is and how it relates to the funeral/mortuary environment, to recognize secondary stress and its effects via signs and symptoms of stress in one’s profession, manage personal foundations to deal with secondary trauma, and provide resources to assist in overcoming trauma.

A practical overview of topics, including:

Identify Critical and Traumatic Stress
Discuss Sources and Reactions
Explain How Secondary Trauma Affects Us
Manage Secondary Trauma
Review Available Resources

Registration Information

Seminar for students is available. Contact the KFDA office to register them or ask any questions.

Deadline: One week before the district meeting you will attend

Paper Registration Form: 2026 Fall DM Registration.pdf

Cancellation Policy: If you are unable to attend the dinner, please provide the KFDA with as much notice as possible. We will do our best to resell the meal to another attendee.

Special Thanks to our Refreshment Sponsor:

Special Thanks to our Social Sponsor:

2027 NFDA Advocacy Summit (04/21/2027)

Wed, 21 Apr 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Save the Date for NFDA Advocacy Summit

April 21-23, 2027

NFDA is the only funeral service association that has a full-time lobbyist advocating on behalf of the profession in D.C, and we work hard every day to tell your story to members of Congress, regulators and others in power in our nation’s capitol, but there’s no greater impact than when you speak out and share your story.

Members of Congress want to hear from their constituents and when you join NFDA and your fellow members in speaking out on behalf of the profession, our combined voices become a mighty force for good.

The Advocacy Summit is what democracy is all about. This is your voice making a difference.