2025 IFDA 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 

Cfl

Early Arrival Meet & Greet Sponsor 

Federated Insurance

Photobooth Sponsor 

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Convention Pens Sponsor 

Wilbert Pens

 

Convention Lanyards Sponsor

Gift Of Hope 3 

 

Convention Show Bags 

Asd

 

Hotel Key Card Folders Sponsor

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Mobile Events App Banner Sponsor 

Elco

 

Education Session Sponsors 

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Refreshment Breaks Sponsor

Cfl

 

Service of Remembrance Candles

Hilton Funeral Supply

Golf Outing Classic Sponsors

Ss Pfa

 

Beverage Cart Sponsor 

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Convention Sponsors

None at this time.

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Information for Funeral Directors

 

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.

 

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Information for Exhibitors & Sponsors

Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration

Join us at the 2026 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

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2025 IFDA Convention 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.
Batesville
CFL Pre-Need
Chicago Cremation Supplies
Church & Chapel Metal Arts, Inc.
Compassion Funeral Service
Cooperative Funeral Fund, Inc.
Core Scientific 
Cremation Systems 
Des Moines Area Community College
Dignity Solutions 
The Dodge Company
Express Funeral Funding
Federated Fiducial
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
Homesteaders Life Company
Gravie.Ai
Jones Coach Sales
Knauer Industries
Lake Forest Casket, Inc.
LiveControl
Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions
Medxwaste of Illinois 
Messenger/Thumbies
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 
Premier Preneed Marketing
Rex Vault Service
Riviera Tailors, Ltd.
Roberts & Downey Chapel Equipment
Security National Life Insurance
Shiva Shade
SinoSource International
Starmark Local
The Wilbert Group (Astral Caskets, Pierce Chemical)
Trigard Burial Vaults
Tukios
United Heritage Life Insurance Company
Urns Etc. Inc.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science