
NFDA International Convention & Expo 2026
Bringing together funeral products, memorial services, and industry equipment, attracting U.S. and North American funeral service providers and channel buyers.
NFDA International Convention & Expo is the annual industry convention and exhibition for funeral service professionals, held in Charlotte, USA, organized by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).
Built around education, innovation, peer exchange and supplier solutions, the event offers pre-convention seminars, a cremation certification course and several keynote sessions on industry change, business strategy and career growth, serving both new and seasoned professionals.
The concurrent exhibition presents new products, services and industry resources for funeral service, with zones covering innovative products and services, funeral vehicles and equipment, association services and member resources, and funeral service suppliers, letting exhibitors talk directly with funeral service decision-makers.
This edition has around 300 exhibiting companies, with participants from about 40 countries; the programme also includes an international exchange dinner, a memorial ceremony and community service, helping attendees improve business, operations and service capabilities and expand international connections.
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Exhibitors
Visitors
The event is held October 25-28, 2026 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.
The Expo Hall is open Monday, October 26 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Full Access first registrant pricing is $795 early bird or $995 standard for NFDA members, and $1,095 early bird or $1,295 standard for nonmembers.
The booth fee includes 8-foot back drape, 3-foot side drape, four booth representative badges per 100 square feet, pre- and post-convention attendee mailing lists, complimentary Expo-only registrations for customers, an online floor plan listing, and a basic Supplier Directory listing.
Exhibitors receive four badges per 100 square feet; additional badges may be purchased at the registration desk for $70 each.
Move-in is Friday, October 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, October 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Move-out is Wednesday, October 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

NFDA International Convention & Expo 2026
Bringing together funeral products, memorial services, and industry equipment, attracting U.S. and North American funeral service providers and channel buyers.
NFDA International Convention & Expo is the annual industry convention and exhibition for funeral service professionals, held in Charlotte, USA, organized by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).
Built around education, innovation, peer exchange and supplier solutions, the event offers pre-convention seminars, a cremation certification course and several keynote sessions on industry change, business strategy and career growth, serving both new and seasoned professionals.
The concurrent exhibition presents new products, services and industry resources for funeral service, with zones covering innovative products and services, funeral vehicles and equipment, association services and member resources, and funeral service suppliers, letting exhibitors talk directly with funeral service decision-makers.
This edition has around 300 exhibiting companies, with participants from about 40 countries; the programme also includes an international exchange dinner, a memorial ceremony and community service, helping attendees improve business, operations and service capabilities and expand international connections.
Area
Exhibitors
Visitors
The event is held October 25-28, 2026 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.
The Expo Hall is open Monday, October 26 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Full Access first registrant pricing is $795 early bird or $995 standard for NFDA members, and $1,095 early bird or $1,295 standard for nonmembers.
The booth fee includes 8-foot back drape, 3-foot side drape, four booth representative badges per 100 square feet, pre- and post-convention attendee mailing lists, complimentary Expo-only registrations for customers, an online floor plan listing, and a basic Supplier Directory listing.
Exhibitors receive four badges per 100 square feet; additional badges may be purchased at the registration desk for $70 each.
Move-in is Friday, October 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, October 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Move-out is Wednesday, October 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.