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• MWCFDA District Meeting: 414 LIFE Gun Violence & Safety + First-Round Nominations

  • When
    March 19, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Alioto's Restaurant 3041 N Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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  MWCFDA District Meeting: 414 LIFE Gun Violence & Safety + First-Round Nominations

  Join Dr. Terri DeRoon-Cassini, PhD, Verlin Walker, and Morris Kromah to learn more about how the 414 LIFE program reduces gun violence via hospital-based intervention and community outreach. In addition, we will hold the first round of nominations for district positions.

  1 CEU Cat 2

  1 CEU Cat 3

  
  

  3/19/26

  6:00 PM - Dinner

  6:30 PM - Meeting Starts

  $40 per person at the door

  
  

  Alioto's Restaurant 

  3041 N Mayfair Rd

  Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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• Lakeshore District Meeting: Versiti Presentation and Q&A

  • When
    March 24, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Gary's Place 110 Wisconsin St. West Bend, WI 53095

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  Lakeshore District Meeting: Versiti Presentation and Q&A

  Mike Cornelius will explain the process of the body donation program at Versiti along with a Q&A session.

  1 CEU Cat 4

  
  

  March 24, 2026

  12:00 noon

  
  

  Gary's Place

  110 Wisconsin St.

  West Bend, WI 53095

  

  
  

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• Preneed Course: Milwaukee

  • Start
    March 31, 2026
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • End
    April 01, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    11801 W Silver Spring Dr. Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI 53225

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  PRENEED COURSE

  Instructor: Dr. David Finkbeiner
  

  Dates: March 31 - April 1, 2026

  Location: Wisconsin Association Management (upstairs 2nd floor)

  11801 W Silver Spring Dr. Suite 200

  Milwaukee, WI 53225

  Hotel Accommodations: To reserve your room, please call (414) 462-3500 and tell them you are reserving at the WAM corporate rate ($89/night).

  Comfort Suites Milwaukee West

  11777 W Silver Spring Drive

  Milwaukee, WI, 53225

  
  

  Schedule:
  

  Tuesday, March 31 - 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

  Wednesday, April 1 - 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 2025 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 12 people 1 week before or course will be canceled and amount refunded**

  
  

  Fees:

  WFDA Member: $350

  Non-member: $450

  
  

  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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• Lakeshore District Meeting: CPR Certification

  • When
    April 10, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home 1315 W Washington St West Bend, WI 53095

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  Lakeshore District Meeting: CPR Certification

  Pursue CPR training and certification to strengthen your ability to serve the community, ensuring funeral directors are ready to respond confidently to unexpected situations during visitations or services.

  3 CEU Cat 3

  Cost: $100 per person

  (please reach out to Steve Volm for more details - baboarder@gmail.com)

  
  

  April 10, 2026

  4:00 PM

  
  

  Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home

  1315 W Washington St

  West Bend, WI 53095

  
  

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• Tuesday Night Pedal Tavern Party at the Professional Women's Conference

  • When
    April 28, 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Stone Harbor Resort 107 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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  Tuesday Night Pedal Tavern Party at the Professional Women's Conference 

  Are you arriving a day early for the Professional Women's Conference? Join us for a pedal tavern tour through Sturgeon Bay!
  

  

  
  

  Details:

  • Cost: $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased on this page. Space is limited.
  • Must be 21+ years of age to join
  • Pedal tour starts at the Stone Harbor Resort and stops at several bars/restaurants along the way.
  • What's Included: Driver, bottled water, rain poncho & umbrella, cooler & ice, and Foxy Can Koozie
  • What to Bring: Photo ID, cash, weather specific clothing (bring layers), light snacks, and beverages of your choice
  • BYOB Rules: Each rider is allowed three 12oz cans of malted beverage (beer, hard seltzers, ciders, lemonades, or teas). No wines or mixed drinks. No hard liquor in any form is allowed on the bike, i.e. premixed drinks, cans, pouches, or jello shots.
  • All riders must sign a waiver (included in confirmation email upon registration)

  
  

  Schedule:

  4:30 PM - Meet at Brygga Plates & Pours (the bar/restaurant inside Stone Harbor Resort)

  5:00 PM - Pedal Bike leaves

  7:00 PM - Return to Stone Harbor Resort

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  Need to register for the Conference as an attendee? Click Here

  Want to sponsor the Women's Conference? Click Here

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• WFDA 5th Annual Professional Women's Conference

  • Start
    April 29, 2026
  • End
    April 30, 2026
  • Location
    Stone Harbor Resort 107 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
  • Registered
    36 registrants

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  The 5th Annual WFDA Professional Women’s Conference is set to be the biggest and best one yet! 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. 

  We invite you to join our fifth anniversary celebration with two days of networking, continuing education, and relaxation in beautiful Door County!

  When:

  Wednesday, April 29 - Thursday, April 30, 2026

  Where:

  Stone Harbor Resort

  107 N 1st Ave

  Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

  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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  Tentative Block Schedule:

  You can expect to earn 12+ CEUs with sessions covering each of the four funeral director continuing education categories + OCI credits. (Note: Schedule is subject to change)

  Tuesday 4/28

  • 4:30 PM - Evening welcoming activity for those arriving a day early (optional). Join us for a pedal tavern tour through Sturgeon Bay! Cost is $25 per person. Click Here to purchase ticket.

  

  Wednesday 4/29

  • 9:30am - Conference registration
  • 10:00am - Morning sessions begin
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon sessions
  • Social hour followed by dinner & roundtable discussion

  Thursday 4/30

  • 8:00am - Breakfast/Conference registration
  • Visiting with Vendors
  • Morning sessions
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon sessions, wrap up by 2:00pm

  Stay tuned for further information on optional fun activities, our full conference schedule, awards, raffles, and more!

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  Hotel Room Block:

  Registrants of the WFDA Professional Women's Conference will get a special room block rate of $109 at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay. View website here.

  To book your room, call the front desk at 920-746-0700 and tell them you are with the WFDA Professional Women's Conference to get the discounted rate.

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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 (see our 2026 Annual Sponsorship packages here, which include PWC booths!)
  • Donation of raffle prizes

  

  

  

  

  
  

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• Sponsor the 2026 WFDA Professional Women's Conference

  • When
    April 30, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Stone Harbor Resort 107 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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  Join us for the 5th Annual Professional Women's Conference at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay on April 30, 2026.

  The PWC is the premier event in the Midwest for women in funeral service to learn from and connect with our industry leaders. We welcome you to engage with our dedicated audience of funeral directors, business owners, educators, students, medical examiners, and other professionals in related fields.

  Interested in donating a raffle item or gift basket? Fill out our raffle donation form.

  Want to attend the PWC? Register as an attendee here.

  Questions about partnership? Email office@wfda.info or call (608) 256-1757. We can't wait to see you there!

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• MWCFDA District Meeting: MCME Update and Q&A + Installment of District Positions

  • When
    May 21, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Alioto's Restaurant 3041 N Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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  MWCFDA District Meeting: MCME Update and Q&A + Installment of District Positions

  Join Wieslawa Tlomak, Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office for an update on trends, stats, and future plans of the MCME office. Discuss various autopsy topics, preparation questions, and recent cases. In addition, we will install MWCFDA district positions.

  1 CEU Cat 2

  1.5 CEU Cat 4

  
  

  5/21/26

  6:00 PM - Dinner

  6:30 PM - Meeting Starts

  $40 per person at the door

  
  

  Alioto's Restaurant 

  3041 N Mayfair Rd

  Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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