Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association upcoming events

2027 WFDA Annual Sponsorship Opportunities (September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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

Preneed Course: Madison Area (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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.

Southwest District Meeting: Preproom Lessons with Dodge Chemical Company (October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

Wisconsin Valley District Meeting: Wisconsin Nurses Honor Guard Presentation (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin Valley District Meeting: Wisconsin Nurses Honor Guard Presentation

Meet with Kelly Gronli of the Wisconsin Nurses Honor Guard to learn more about their honors and services. An open Q&A will follow.

1 CEU Cat 1

October 20, 2026

5:00 PM

Huehn's Huddle Sports Bar & Grill

840 Grand Ave

Schofield, WI 54476

MWCFDA District Meeting: Pet Cremations with Renee Griffey (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

MWCFDA District Meeting: Pet Cremations with Renee Griffey

Meet with Renee Griffey, owner of Paris Pet Crematory, to learn more about the operations, service types, and importance of pet cremations.

1 CEU Cat 3

10/20/26

5:00 - 6:00pm Arrival

6:00pm Buffet

6:30pm Presentation

St. Francis Brewery & Restaurant

3825 S Kinnickinnic Ave

St Francis, WI 53235

2026 Hayward Fall Forum (October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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

2026 La Crosse Fall Forum (November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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

OSHA Training - November (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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

Preneed Course: Madison Area (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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

Southwest District Meeting: CPR Training (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

OSHA Training - December (December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT