Fox River Valley District Meeting: Trauma and Decomp Technical Cleaning + District Vote
Join us for a District Vote and a presentation from Luke Warnke of Valor Technical Cleaning to learn about resources available for funeral professionals related to trauma and decomp clean up.
1 CEU Cat 2
1 CEU Cat 4
August 27, 2025
5:30 PM
Tanner's Grill and Bar
110 S Nicolet Rd.
Appleton, WI 54913
Lakeshore District Meeting: President's Visit and Virtual Marathon County Medical Examiner Tour
Join WFDA President Joel Walters for a President's Visit and association update, as well as a virtual tour of the new Marathon County Medical Examiner facilities.
2 CEU Cat 2
September 4, 2025
6:00 PM
The Great Outdoors Supper Club
8906 Forest View Rd
Kewaskum, WI 53040
PRENEED COURSE
Instructor: Dr. David Finkbeiner
Dates: September 16 - 17, 2025
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, September 16 - 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, September 17 - 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Lunch will be provided as the course includes a working lunch both days
**Course requires a minimum of 15 people 1 week before or course will be canceled and amount refunded**
Fees:
WFDA Member: $350
Non-member: $425
Topics Covered:
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.
OSHA Training
WFDA Member: $50
Non-Member: $100
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm
This course fulfills your 2025 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 15 registrants or else course will be cancelled and amount refunded
2025 WFDA Fall Conference
September 23, 2025
Holiday Inn Convention Center, Steven's Point, WI
Attendees: Register Here
Questions? Call our office at (608) 256-1757
Earn 8.5 CEUs in one day!
Registration:
WFDA Members - $200
Non-Members - $325
Students - Free!
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Location:
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Holiday Inn Convention Center
1001 Amber Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Things to Note:
Accommodations:
Book your hotel room today! You may click the link or call 715-344-0200 and reference group name Wi Funeral Directors Assn, code RAL
Friday, October 17, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Chippewa/St. Croix District Meeting: President's Visit
Join WFDA President Joel Walters for an association/industry update and roundtable discussion.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
11:30AM
Pizza Ranch
2451 Truax Blvd
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Thursday, November 13, 2025
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
3:00 - 4:00 pm
WISCONSIN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
11801 W. Silver Spring Drive, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53225
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office@wfda.info
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