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• 2027 WFDA Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Start
    September 29, 2026
  • End
    January 31, 2027

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  2027 WFDA Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

  The WFDA is proud to partner with the best in our industry! This is a great opportunity to connect with our funeral directors year-round. Check out our three annual sponsorship levels and register today!

  
  

  Download our Annual Sponsorship Kit here:

  2027 Annual Sponsorship Kit WFDA.Pdf
  

  Stay tuned for more info on our 2027 Conferences! 

  

  
  

  
  

  Questions?

  Call our office at (608) 256-1757 or email office@wfda.info

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• South Central District Meeting: President's Visit

  • When
    October 07, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Buck & Honeys 800 W Broadway, Monona, WI 53713

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  South Central District Meeting: President's Visit

  Meet with WFDA President, Fawn Schaefer, for an Association and industry update.

  1 CEU Cat 2

  
  

  10/7/26

  6:00 PM

  
  

  Buck & Honeys - Yahara Room

  800 W Broadway

  Monona, WI 53713

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• OSHA Training - October

  • When
    October 08, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    45 registrants

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  OSHA Training

  WFDA Member: $60

  Non-Member: $110

  Thursday, October 8, 2026

  1:00 - 2:00 pm

  This course fulfills your 2026 OSHA requirements + 1 CEU Cat 4

  Approved for 1 OCI Credit

  
  

  OSHA Video | Mark Arnold

  Zoom link will be sent via email upon registration/payment

  
  

  **Disclaimer: This course requires a minimum of 12 registrants or else course will be cancelled and amount refunded

  
  

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• Preneed Course: Madison Area

  • Start
    October 13, 2026
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • End
    October 14, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Gunderson Funeral Home, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg WI 53711

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  PRENEED COURSE

  Instructor: Dr. David Finkbeiner
  

  Dates: October 13-14, 2026

  Location: Gunderson Funeral Home, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg WI 53711

  Hotel Accommodations: The Wyndham Garden Hotel is less than a mile away and has several restaurant options within walking distance. Wyndham Garden Madison Fitchburg - Guest Reservations

  
  

  Schedule:
  

  Tuesday, October 13 - 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

  Wednesday, October 14 - 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

  
  

  • For already licensed agents: fulfill 24 continuing education credits for your license renewal including ethics
  • For funeral directors: attain the full complement of funeral director credits for this biennium (6 CEU Cat 1, 6 CEU Cat 2, 6 CEU Cat 3, and 6 CEU Cat 4).
  • This class does fulfil 2026 OSHA requirements. 
  • This class is not for those wishing to sit for the Wisconsin insurance licensing exam. Please register for the Pre-licensing course if you wish to sit for the state exam. 
  • On site registration is NOT allowed, please register online. 

  • Lunch will be provided as the course includes a working lunch both days

    **Course requires a minimum of 10 people 1 week before or course will be canceled and amount refunded**

  
  

  Fees:

  WFDA Member: $350

  Non-member: $425

  
  

  Topics Covered:

  • Federal Trade Commission Laws
  • Wisconsin Preneed Insurance law
  • Wisconsin Statutes
  • Ethics
  • Funeral Service and Final Disposition Options
  • Funding Mechanisms for Burial Agreements
  • Financial Benefits Available at Death
  • Ethical Communications

  
  

  Meet Our Instructor: 

  David R. Finkbeiner, M.D., CCSP

  David is licensed in both Michigan and Wisconsin and is a Certified Cremation Service Provider. He is affiliated with the Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Inc. In addition, he is an emergency responder with the State of Michigan's Mortuary Response Team.
  

  David is a graduate of Northern Michigan University with a B.S. in biology with a physiology emphasis and a minor in chemistry. During his time at NMU, he spent 2.5 years working on the synthesis of polyhedral borane anions with primary and secondary amine ligands. He was recognized for his contributions in chemistry research by the science faculty with an associate membership to Sigma Xi.

  David received his Doctor of Medicine from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and participated in their Leadership in Rural Medicine Program. During at time in medical school he had the opportunity to work with the Chief Medical Examiner of Marquette County, Michigan. He presented his senior case study research at the Keweenaw Regional Medical Conference.

  In 2023, David graduated from Wayne State University and received a B.S. in Mortuary Science. At Wayne State University, David was awarded the Mary L. Williams Science Award in Funeral Service, the Dr. Gordon Rose Scholarship, the National Funeral Service Foundation Joseph E. Hagan Memorial Scholarship and was a SCI Mortuary Science Scholarship Program recipient.

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• Southwest District Meeting: Preproom Lessons with Dodge Chemical Company

  • When
    October 15, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory 1234 S. Madison St. Lancaster, WI 53813

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  Southwest District Meeting: Preproom Lessons with Dodge Chemical Company

  
  

  Meet with Britney Slack from Dodge Chemical Company to learn about various preproom topics including: treating autopsied remains, restorative care oof the arm and hand, treating tissue gas, and diseases at our doorstep.

  3 CEU Cat 4

  
  

  October 15, 2026

  5:00 - 8:00 PM

  
  

  Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory

  1234 S. Madison St.

  Lancaster, WI 53813

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• 2026 Hayward Fall Forum

  • When
    October 29, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Hayward Funeral Home, Hayward, WI

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  Hayward Fall Forum

  Thursday, October 29, 2026
  Hayward Funeral Home
  15571 W County Highway B
  Hayward, WI 54843

  
  

  Educational Sessions (Stay tuned for full schedule)

  • OSHA Training
  • Northwoods National Cemetery Veteran Burials - Bryon Gleisner, Manager of the Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw
  • Navigating Social Security & Survivor Benefits - Elida Elizondo, Social Security Office
  • Fire Service Funerals & Honors - Brent Jones, Commander, Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Honor Guard
  • Renal Failure Embalming - Dr. David Finkbeiner, WFDA Instructor
  • Legislative Update - Rebecca Hogan, WFDA Lobbyist, Hamilton Consulting
  • President's Visit - Fawn Schaefer, WFDA President, Olson Funeral Home
  • Legal Updates - Michael Sharkey, Esq., Sharkey Law PLLC

  
  

  Things to Note

  • Courses are approved for Funeral Director Credits 
  • OCI credits pending approval (check back for updates)
  • Registration includes lunch

  
  

  Registration Fees

  Northern District Members: FREE (promo code required)

  WFDA Member: $100

  Non Member: $200

  
  

  Need a Hotel?

  You can stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located right across the street from Hayward Funeral Home.

  15586 County Road B, Hayward, WI 54843

  Phone: (715) 634-0700

  
  

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• 2026 La Crosse Fall Forum

  • When
    November 05, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    4239 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, WI 54602-1681

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  La Crosse Fall Forum

  Thursday, November 5, 2026
  Fredrickson Funeral Home
  4239 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, WI 54602-1681

  Things to Note

  • Earn 6 CEUs plus OSHA! (Schedule is subject to change)
  • Courses are approved for Funeral Director Credits 
  • OCI credits pending approval 
  • Registration includes lunch

  Registration Fees

  Western District Members: FREE (promo code required)

  WFDA Member: $100

  Non-Member: $200

  
  

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• OSHA Training - November

  • When
    November 17, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  OSHA Training

  WFDA Member: $60

  Non-Member: $110

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  3:00 - 4:00 pm

  This course fulfills your 2026 OSHA requirements + 1 CEU Cat 4

  Approved for 1 OCI Credit

  
  

  OSHA Video | Mark Arnold

  Zoom link will be sent via email upon registration/payment

  
  

  **Disclaimer: This course requires a minimum of 12 registrants or else course will be cancelled and amount refunded

  
  

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• Preneed Course: Madison Area

  • Start
    November 18, 2026
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • End
    November 19, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Gunderson Funeral Home, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg WI 53711

  Register

  PRENEED COURSE

  Instructor: Dr. David Finkbeiner
  

  Dates: November 18-19, 2026

  Location: Gunderson Funeral Home, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg WI 53711

  Hotel Accommodations: The Wyndham Garden Hotel is less than a mile away and has several restaurant options within walking distance. Wyndham Garden Madison Fitchburg - Guest Reservations

  
  

  Schedule:
  

  Wednesday, November 18 - 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

  Thursday, November 19 - 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

  
  

  • For already licensed agents: fulfill 24 continuing education credits for your license renewal including ethics
  • For funeral directors: attain the full complement of funeral director credits for this biennium (6 CEU Cat 1, 6 CEU Cat 2, 6 CEU Cat 3, and 6 CEU Cat 4).
  • This class does fulfil 2026 OSHA requirements. 
  • This class is not for those wishing to sit for the Wisconsin insurance licensing exam. Please register for the Pre-licensing course if you wish to sit for the state exam. 
  • On site registration is NOT allowed, please register online. 

  • Lunch will be provided as the course includes a working lunch both days

    **Course requires a minimum of 10 people 1 week before or course will be canceled and amount refunded**

  
  

  Fees:

  WFDA Member: $350

  Non-member: $425

  
  

  Topics Covered:

  • Federal Trade Commission Laws
  • Wisconsin Preneed Insurance law
  • Wisconsin Statutes
  • Ethics
  • Funeral Service and Final Disposition Options
  • Funding Mechanisms for Burial Agreements
  • Financial Benefits Available at Death
  • Ethical Communications

  
  

  Meet Our Instructor: 

  David R. Finkbeiner, M.D., CCSP

  David is licensed in both Michigan and Wisconsin and is a Certified Cremation Service Provider. He is affiliated with the Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Inc. In addition, he is an emergency responder with the State of Michigan's Mortuary Response Team.
  

  David is a graduate of Northern Michigan University with a B.S. in biology with a physiology emphasis and a minor in chemistry. During his time at NMU, he spent 2.5 years working on the synthesis of polyhedral borane anions with primary and secondary amine ligands. He was recognized for his contributions in chemistry research by the science faculty with an associate membership to Sigma Xi.

  David received his Doctor of Medicine from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and participated in their Leadership in Rural Medicine Program. During at time in medical school he had the opportunity to work with the Chief Medical Examiner of Marquette County, Michigan. He presented his senior case study research at the Keweenaw Regional Medical Conference.

  In 2023, David graduated from Wayne State University and received a B.S. in Mortuary Science. At Wayne State University, David was awarded the Mary L. Williams Science Award in Funeral Service, the Dr. Gordon Rose Scholarship, the National Funeral Service Foundation Joseph E. Hagan Memorial Scholarship and was a SCI Mortuary Science Scholarship Program recipient.

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• Southwest District Meeting: CPR Training

  • When
    November 19, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Grant Regional Education Center 500 S. Madison St. Lancaster, WI 53813

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  Southwest District Meeting: CPR Training

  3 CEUs Cat 3

  Join Missy Kliebenstein, the Grant Regional Employee Health Coordinator, for CPR/AED training.

  
  

  November 19, 2026

  4:00 PM

  
  

  Grant Regional Education Center

  500 S. Madison St.

  Lancaster, WI 53813

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• OSHA Training - December

  • When
    December 09, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  OSHA Training

  WFDA Member: $60

  Non-Member: $110

  Wednesday, December 9, 2026

  2:00 - 3:00 pm

  This course fulfills your 2026 OSHA requirements + 1 CEU Cat 4

  Approved for 1 OCI Credit

  
  

  OSHA Video | Mark Arnold

  Zoom link will be sent via email upon registration/payment

  
  

  **Disclaimer: This course requires a minimum of 12 registrants or else course will be cancelled and amount refunded

  
  

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• WFDA 6th Annual Professional Women's Conference

  • Start
    March 10, 2027
  • End
    March 11, 2027
  • Location
    Dellshire Resort 2277 Dellshire Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  The 6th Annual WFDA Professional Women’s Conference is set for Wisconsin Dells this year with a NEW date!

  This conference provides opportunities for women in funeral service to build valuable connections, partake in professional development, and address the unique challenges they face in a safe environment. This year, we are focusing even more on rejuvenation and building a strong community of female funeral directors.

  We invite you to join our sixth anniversary celebration with two days of networking, continuing education, and relaxation in the Dells!

  When:

  Wednesday, March 10 - Thursday, March 11, 2027

  Where:

  Dellshire Resort 

  2277 Dellshire Drive

  Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

  Who:

  All women in funeral service or related industries are welcome!

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  Student Registration - $65

  Registration for members and non-members includes lunch and dinner on Wednesday + breakfast and lunch on Thursday. Student ticket is for Thursday only and includes breakfast and lunch.

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  Hotel Room Block:

  Registrants of the WFDA Professional Women's Conference will get a special room block rate of $119 at the Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

  Available rooms: Double Queen or King Bed Noble Rooms

  View website here.

  To book your room, call the front desk at 608-810-6500 and tell them you are with the WFDA Professional Women's Conference to get the discounted rate.

  **Must book your hotel room by Friday, February 26, 2027**

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  Call for Speaker Presentations

  The PWC Planning Committee is now accepting abstracts for speaker presentations. Do you or someone you know have engaging educational content to share with our attendees? We would love to see it! 

  Click the button below to submit your presentation details and a PWC Committee member will reach out to you. 

  Submit a Presentation
  

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  Want to Support the PWC?

  Stay tuned for more info on how to contribute to PWC's mission! Giving opportunities will include:

  • Donations via membership renewal packet
  • Sponsorship packages, including vendor booths (be on the lookout for our 2027 Annual Sponsorship Package, which will include PWC booths!)
  • Donation of raffle prizes

  
  

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