2010 Funeral Directors Convention and Expo at the NEW Taj in Atlantic City, September 28 to 30, 2010.

Atlantic City is the place to be this fall. You simply cannot afford to miss out.

The 2010 Funeral Directors Convention and Expo is where discriminating funeral service professionals go each fall to take advantage of superior networking opportunities and innovative educational events.

Join funeral service professionals from across the country from September 28–September 30 in exchanging thoughts and ideas on contemporary issues affecting the industry. Learn about new techniques and issues while gaining much needed CEUs in our seminar classrooms. Discuss new products and merchandise that can help your business at our exhibit hall. Then spend your evenings sharing what you have discovered at our convention social events.

Hosted by the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, Inc.—one of the most respected trade associations in the industry—this popular event returns to the breathtaking NEW Taj located on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, offering superior accommodations at special reduced rates.

This is one funeral service conference and exposition that you simply cannot afford to miss. So remember to check back here often as more convention details evolve.


Schedule-at-a-Glance*


Tuesday, September 28
9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Desk
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Educational Programming
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Resolution Committee Hearing (tentative)
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Wine and Cheese Party
11:00 p.m.
Funeral Directors Round Up


Wednesday, September 29
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Desk
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Bar
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Educational Programming
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
NJSFDA General Session
11:30 a.m. - Noon 
Service of Remembrance
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Past Presidents Luncheon**
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Educational Programming
7:00 p.m.
Convention Pub Party


Thursday, September 30
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Desk
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Bar
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Educational Programming
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Thanexus, Inc. Annual Meeting**
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Educational Programming

* Schedule is subject to change
** By Invitation Only
† Complimentary lunch will be available on the exhibit hall floor from Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Countdown to the convention:


10 CEUs. 13 seminars. 3 days.

13 Seminars. 10 CEUs. 3 Days.Learn about embalming, cremation, ethics, tradition, certified screening, and so much more. With more than 26 educational opportunities, you are sure to find something of interest in our program.

Visit the presenters page to find out more.

Networking.Network with other funeral professionals as we open up the Exhibit Hall at the Wine and Cheese Party.

Tuesday, September 28


Socializing.Kick back and relax at the Convention’s Pub Party. Enjoy the company of your colleagues in the traditional Irish pub atmosphere with beer, wine, music and food.

Wednesday, September 29