Kansas Funeral Directors Association upcoming events

NFDA Arrangement Skills Masterclass (05/04/2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Learn more about the NFDA Arranger Training Program!

Registration & Check-in: 7:30 – 8 a.m. Local Time

Hosted by: Kansas Funeral Directors Association

Seminar Presenter: Lanae Strovers

Seminar is approved for up to 8 CE hours by APFSP and most state licensing boards.

Registration Fees*

Registration fee includes NFDA Arranger Training Workbook, handouts, collaborative presentation, continental breakfast and lunch, CE processing, and certificate of completion.


KFDA & NFDA Member	$510 (CE)
Nonmember Funeral Director	$645 (CE)
Non-Funeral Director	$510 (No CE)
Student Member	$165 (No CE)

*Online registration only available for NFDA Member students. Special pricing is available for multiple attendees from the same firm and active duty military. Call 800-228-6332 for details.

NFDA reserves the right to remove any attendee if their actions are deemed by NFDA, its sole discretion, to be dangerous, inappropriate, violates NFDA's policies, or is disruptive to other attendees.

By registering for this event, you consent that photos and videos of you at the event may be published in print or posted online in online photo albums; on photo/video-sharing sites such as YouTube; on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram; and in other Web-based media at the sole discretion of NFDA.

All events are subject to change.

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be in writing and is subject to a $50 cancellation fee OR registration fee may be applied to another Arrangement Skills Masterclass. Cancellations must be received by the day prior to the seminar. Cancellations received on/after the day of the event and no-shows will not receive a refund. Telephone requests must be followed up in writing.

NFDA reserves the right to cancel a seminar due to circumstances beyond its control. Should circumstances arise that result in the cancellation of a seminar, candidates will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer to another Cremation Certification program option. NFDA's liability for any cancellation is limited to a refund of the registration fee and shall not extend to any other claims including, but not limited to, travel expenses, cancellation fees, lost wages, inconvenience, and other related costs.

If you have an NFDA login, use the link below to register for this event.

If you do not have a NFDA Login, you may create an account to register for this event or call us at 800-228-6332 to speak to a member services representative.

Golf Tournament - 2026 KFDA Convention (05/04/2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

2026 KFDA Golf Tournament

Monday, May 4

Crestview Country Club

Tournament Information

Lunch: 11 a.m.

Tee times starting at: 12 p.m.

Entry Fee: $125 per person

Registration includes green fees, golf cart, range balls, lunch, two drink tickets and prizes.

Registration Information

Deadline: Register by April 27

Paper Registration Form: Click here for paper registration form

Payment: Pay online or submit payment in advance with registration form.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are nonrefundable unless another golfer can cover your registration.

Special Thanks to our Golf Tournament Sponsors:

Kansas Funeral Directors Association 2026 Convention (05/05/2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Convention at a Glance

Monday - May 4

Tuesday - May 5

Wednesday - May 6

Thursday - May 7

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Arrangement Skills Masterclass

12:00 PM: KFDA Golf Tournament

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Registration

9:00 – 10:15 AM What's Your MVP? Leadership Lessons from the Coach Who Inspired Ted Lasso

10:30 – 11:30 AM: Planning Your Own Send Off

11:30 AM – 12:50 PM: Lunch & Learn: 2026 Kansas Legislative Update & Elections Preview

1:10 – 2:10 PM: AI in Funeral Service

2:30 – 4:50 PM: Kansas Active Shooter Mitigation Course

5:00 – 7:30 PM: Grand Opening of Exhibits & Reception

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Registration

8:30 - 9:30 AM: KFDA Annual Meeting & Service of Remembrance

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Exhibits

12:00 – 1:15 PM: Awards Luncheon & Installation of KFDA Officers

1:30 – 2:30 PM: Helping Those Who Have Lost a Loved One to Addiction

2:45 – 3:45 PM: Saving Sight: Your Partnership Continues the Vision of Your Community

4:00 – 5:00 PM: Exploring Modern Methods of Disposition

5:30 – 6:30 PM: Funeral Directors Under 40 Happy Hour — Chicken N Pickle

6:30 – 8:00 PM: Chicken N Pickle Social, 1240 N Greenwich Rd

7:30 AM: Past President’s Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration

8:30 – 9:30 AM: The Relevance of Restorative Art

9:30 – 11:30 AM: Case Studies in Traumatic Death Restoration

Registration Type	Early Bird - by Apr 27	After Apr 27
KFDA Member	$200	$220
Spouse (Non-Licensed) Licensed spouses pay member rate	$85	$90
Non-KFDA Member	$450	$475
Student Complimentary registration only – meals additional	$0 + $50 meals	$0 + $60 meals
Chicken N Pickle Social Ticket required	$25	$35
Funeral Directors Under 40 Happy Hour	$0	$0

2026 KFDA Derby Days Convention Brochure

Convention registration includes all CE sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday, breaks, and the Exhibit Hall.

Separate fees for Pre-Convention Arrangement Skills Masterclass, KFDA Golf Tournament and Chicken N Pickle Social.

PRE-REGISTRATIONS

Early Bird pricing is available through April 27.

3 OPTIONS TO REGISTER

Online – www.ksfda.org
Email – exec@ksfda.org
Mail - 1200 S. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS

All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by April 27, 2026. Cancellations received by this date will receive a full refund of the Convention registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for requests received after April 27, 2026. Submit all cancellation requests via email using the subject line "KFDA Registration Cancellation" to exec@ksfda.org. Refunds will not be given for no-shows. Badge sharing or utilization of prior year(s) badge is prohibited.

If you have any questions and/or concerns regarding any of the above-mentioned policies, please contact the KFDA via email at exec@ksfda.org.

2026 KFDA Derby Days - Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING FUNERAL SERVICE IN KANSAS - 2026 DERBY DAYS SPONSORS

WINNER’S CIRCLE SPONSOR

CVI Funeral Supply

Kansas Funeral Directors Association Services

TRIPLE CROWN SPONSOR

Federated Insurance

TWIN SPIRES SPONSOR

Batesville

Homesteaders Life Company

Midwest Transplant Network

Trigard

SECRETARIAT SPONSOR

Frontier Mortuary Supply

National Funeral Directors Association

SFLIC

AMERICAN PHARAOH SPONSOR

Funeral Directors Life

US Alliance

FUNERAL DIRECTORS UNDER 40 HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR

Penwell Gabel

Crematory Operator Continuing Education Course (07/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Additional details and registration will be posted at a later date.