2026 CFDA Convention
October 12-14, 2026
Loveland, CO
2026 Convention Schedule
Monday, October 12, 2026
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Crematory Operations Certification Program . Click HERE to Register
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Opening Party
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast with Vendors
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Communicable Diseases and Bloodborne Pathogens
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Vendor Networking Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - There’s Nothing Minimal About Minimum Prep
Valuable Education for Colorado Funeral Service Professionals
Join the Colorado Funeral Directors Association for the 2026 CFDA Annual Convention, October 12–14, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Conference Center in Loveland, Colorado. This year’s theme, “Navigating New Horizons,” represents a fresh start for our association and a renewed commitment to elevating the standards of funeral service across the state.
Over the course of three days, funeral directors and funeral service professionals from throughout Colorado will come together for forward-thinking education, meaningful discussion, and practical tools designed to strengthen firms and better serve families. Educational sessions will focus on advancing professional excellence, embracing innovation, and shaping the future of funeral practice in Colorado. A robust exhibit hall will feature trusted partners and new resources to support your everyday work.
Now is the time to come together, set a new course, and define the next chapter of funeral service in our state.
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Education in 2026: Bridging the Gap Between Graduation & Licensure
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Rethinking Cremation
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Vendor Networking Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Ergonomics & Injury Prevention for Funeral Service
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch & Annual Meeting
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - DORA Regulatory Update & Panel Discussion
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. - Marketing Housekeeping: Easy Updates For Any Level
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. - Vendor Networking Break
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. - AI For Funeral Professionals: A Practical Guide to Working with Large Language Models
4:15 - 5:15 p.m. - Vendor Networking Break/Raffle & Prize Drawing
2026 Exhibitors
Express Funeral Funding
FT North America
Newcomer Funeral Service
Starmark
Vantage Point Preneed
More Coming Soon….
Book Your Hotel Room!
We're glad you can join us!
We have a room block reserved at Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center for October 12, 2026 through October 14, 2026. Booking your room is simple, just click the link below to receive your group's preferred rate.
Please note: Parking is complimentary with your group rate.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center
4705 Clydesdale Parkway
Loveland, CO 80538