The IFDA Annual Convention stands out as the largest yearly gathering of funeral directors and funeral service suppliers in the state of Illinois. This premier event features social gatherings, opportunities for continuing education, and an exhibit floor. For additional details, please scroll down. We look forward seeing you there!
Join us at Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center for the 2025 IFDA Annual Convention!
- Convention Sponsors
- Keynote Address
- Information/Registration for Funeral Directors
- Information for Exhibitors & Sponsors
- View Current Exhibitors
- Hotel Information
Convention Sponsors
The IFDA Annual Convention is possible because of the contributions of our generous sponsors. Their generosity helps us provide a better event for all of our attendees and guests, and we want to offer a sincere THANK YOU from the IFDA Staff and Board of Directors.
Opening Session Sponsor
Early Arrival Meet & Greet Sponsor
Photobooth Sponsor
Convention Pens Sponsor
Convention Lanyards Sponsor
Hotel Key Card Folders Sponsor
Education Session Sponsors
Refreshment Breaks Sponsor
Golf Outing Classic Sponsor
Keynote Speaker
Eddie Slowikowski
Eddie is a former world class runner and Gold Medal winner for the USA Track & Field Team. Eddie is the 169th American to run a mile in under 4 minutes with a time of 3:58! Eddie was 3-time Division 1 NCAA All-American and National cross country champion out of Loyola University in Chicago. Eddie was a former reporter in training at CNN before launching his own business.. Today Eddie is a highly sought after Speaker, Consultant & Author.
Eddie is known throughout the industry as an Inspired Performance Expert. His widely acclaimed “Four Minute Formula” has been utilized by people from all walks of life. Through years of training as an athlete and running his own successful speaking & consulting business, he knows what it takes to be elite. Eddie has always had the can-do spirit of an entrepreneur, in all walks of life. Best of all, Eddie can channel that sense of accomplishment through interactive storytelling and raw emotion to audiences everywhere. He can make you laugh, cry, dance and learn… all in one presentation. It’s a rollercoaster journey like no other, and Eddie’s been doing it for close to 3 decades.
Throughout all his many accomplishments, Eddie sought to enrich his life through service. He has volunteered extensively throughout Central America on month-long service trips, spent 4 years as a tutor for students from the Cabrini Green projects within the inner city of Chicago and has worked tirelessly for the homeless. Eddie widened his world-view beyond the life of sports and now as a husband and Father of 4, he proves that a successful balance of life and business can be attained.
Eddie speaks to tens of thousands of people year in and year out, utilizing a vast array of programs that are always customized to fit the needs of each audience. Whether it’s for Fortune 500 companies, associations, Healthcare, Professional Athletes & Teams, Law Enforcement or Educational institutions all across the country, Eddie’s personally devised programs are ever changing, keeping his message on the cutting edge for audiences everywhere. His extraordinary rate of repeat business is a testament to his versatile talent.
The one constant through it all remains his high-energy message and interactive style. Eddie uses music, sound effects, dancing and audience interaction to bring his memorable presentations to life.
One thing is for sure: with Eddie Slowikowski, you’ll learn how to energize your performance to get the very best out of your ability!
Information for Funeral Directors
2025 IFDA Annual Convention - Registration
A Gathering of the Best of the Best!
Why Attend Convention?
Connect
Meet with familiar colleagues and fresh faces at the largest gathering of funeral professionals in Illinois. Convention provides an in-person opportunity to build a professional community of like-minded individuals who experience similar challenges and successes.
Learn
The endless Continuing Education opportunities offered throughout the year can be overwhelming and expensive. Between seminars, webinars, institutes and workshops, no one can take advantage of every opportunity. We know you must be judicious with your time and funds devoted to continuing education. With 20 CE credit options offered in our sessions, we think you will find the 2025 IFDA Annual Convention a valuable return on investment.
Listen
Our speakers are proven business leaders, strategists, practitioners, and peers. Many of them are current funeral care professionals; others are well-respected professional leaders who know what you need to know. You will gain a thorough understanding of tried-and-true funeral care fundamentals and unique insight.
Engage
Our exhibitors are industry experts and solution-providers with extensive experience in the funeral service profession. Embrace the present world of funeral care by learning the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in the field. No matter how long you have been in the business or what position you hold, there are always new things to learn. Discovering innovative products and services is necessary to stay competitive in today’s business world. We want to help you plan for the future by providing the best resources available.
Ready to Register?
Click on the button below to register or fill out the 2025 Convention Registration Form provided down below!
2025 Annual Convention Registration Guide
2025 Annual Convention Registration Guide
2025 Annual Convention Schedule
2025 Annual Convention Schedule
2025 Convention Registration Form
2025 Convention Registration Form
NFDA Masterclass Arranger Training
Whether you are a new or seasoned professional, you will benefit from NFDA’s reinvented Training experience. Arranger Training during the 2025 IFDA Annual Convention is being offered for 8 hours of funeral directing continuing education credit. For more information and to register click here or fill out the Masterclass Arranger Training Registration Form
7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. – Registration/Check-in; (Continental Breakfast)
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.* – Training
*Includes a 30-minute lunch break around noon
Golf Outing
Get ready to tee off for the ultimate day of swings and fun at the IFDA Golf Outing! Join us on Monday April 7th for 18 holes of pure golfing bliss at Willow Crest Golf Club!
As the clock strikes noon, it's tee time! Whether you're a seasoned pro or not, this event promises fun and camaraderie for all skill levels. Pricing will be $120 per golfer or $360 for a team.
Information for Exhibitors & Sponsors
2025 IFDA Annual Convention - Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration
A Gathering of the Best of the Best!
Join us at the 2025 IFDA Annual Convention as an exhibitor or sponsor to showcase your brand, network with funeral service professionals, and gain visibility with key decision-makers. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your business!
Why Exhibit or Sponsor?
Access a Highly Targeted Audience
Enhance Your Company’s Visibility
Strengthen Relationships with Existing Clients and Forge New Connections
Demonstrate Your Products, Services, and Innovations in Person
Ready to Get Started?
Explore the resources below to learn more about opportunities to exhibit and sponsor at the 2025 IFDA Annual Convention.
2025 Annual Convention Prospectus
Discover a wide range of sponsorship options and exhibitor opportunities tailored to help you achieve your business goals.
2025 Annual Convention Prospectus
2025 Convention Floor Plan
View the layout of the exhibit hall to select your ideal booth location and plan your setup for maximum exposure.
Floor Plan 2025
2025 Convention Contract
Secure your space by completing the exhibitor or sponsor contract. Don't miss out on this prime opportunity!
2025 IFDA Golf Outing
Get ready to tee off for the ultimate day of swings and fun at the IFDA Golf Outing! Join us on Monday April 7th for 18 holes of pure golfing bliss at Willow Crest Golf Club!
As the clock strikes noon, it's tee time! Whether you're a seasoned pro or not, this event promises fun and camaraderie for all skill levels. Pricing will be $120 per golfer or $360 for a team.
View Current Exhibitors
It takes the continued support of many organizations to make the Annual Convention successful. IFDA is pleased to be aligned with our convention exhibitors, each of which shares our goals and vision. Each and every one plays an integral role in our annual event, and we’d like to take a moment to thank the many exhibitors who help make this event possible.
| American Coach Sales |
| American Wilbert Vault Corp. |
| ASD - Answering Service for Directors |
| Baines Professional Vehicles, Inc. |
| CFL Pre-Need |
| Chicago Cremation Supplies |
| Church & Chapel Metal Arts, Inc. |
| Cooperative Funeral Fund, Inc. |
| Core Scientific |
| Cremation Systems |
| Des Moines Area Community College |
| The Dodge Company |
| Express Funeral Funding |
| Federated Insurance |
| Frigid Fluid |
| FT North America (Facultatieve Technologies) |
| Funeral Directors Life (FDL) |
| Funeral Home Gifts |
| FuneralScreen |
| Futura Funeral Trust |
| G-4 Funeral Home Construction |
| Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network |
| Lake Forest Casket, Inc. |
| LiveControl |
| Medxwaste of Illinois |
| Messenger |
| Miller Architects & Builders |
| MorTrack by Cairnstack |
| Muster Coaches |
| National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) |
| Paul Davis Emergency Services |
| Pekin Life Insurance Company |
| Peter Troost Monument Company |
| PMRS |
| Precoa |
| Rex Vault Service |
| Riviera Tailors, Ltd. |
| S&S Superior Coach Company |
| Security National Life Insurance |
| Shiva Shade |
| Thumbies |
| Trigard Burial Vaults |
| United Heritage Life Insurance Company |
| Urns Etc. Inc. |
| Worsham College of Mortuary Science |
Hotel Information
Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Book Your Room Here:
Illinois Funeral Directors Association (hilton.com)
