Joint Convention

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***All attendees will be required to follow the Covid-19 policies in place by the
City of New Orleans.***

                                     ATTENDEE REGISTRATION                                    

We hope you'll join us for the LFDA & MFDA Joint Convention on May 22-24, 2022 in New Orleans, LA. Both groups are working diligently to create an exciting agenda for everyone in 2022. To register, download the brochure or select online registration.

          



                        SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES                        

Your participation in our event is a great way to increase your brand awareness & reiterate your commitment to the funeral profession. Our goal is to increase your visibility through innovative marketing tactics. As in previous years, our Joint Convention will draw a large number of funeral professionals from both Louisiana & Mississippi. In addition to the Tradeshow, the Joint Convention includes a number of receptions & events that allow for casual networking & fun. Additional details can be found in the Sponsor Brochure below.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Diamond Sponsor | $10,000
Platinum Sponsor | $7,500
Gold Sponsor | $5,000
Silver Sponsor | $2,500
Contributor Sponsor | $1,250
Exhibitor | $1,000 for Members
$1,300 for Non-members

           


TENTATIVE EXHIBIT SCHEDULE:

The following agenda is tentative and subject to change.

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
8:30 am | MFDA Services Board Meeting
10:00 am | MFDA Board Meeting
1:00 pm | MFD Foundation Board Meeting
2:00 pm | LFDA Board Meeting
3:00 pm | Exhibitor Registration & Setup
6:00 pm | Welcome Reception

MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022
8:00 am | Past Presidents Breakfast
9:00 am | Membership Meetings
10:00 am | Crime Scene Cleanup
with Larry & Amber Douglas
12:00 pm | Lunch
2:00 pm | Exhibit Hall Viewing

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022
9:00 am | Decoding the Generations
with Mary Russell
10:00 am | Brunch with Exhibitors
12:00 pm | Engaging & Motivating Employees
with Mary Russell
2:20 pm | Sazerac House Tour - RSVP Required
5:30 pm | Service of Remembrance
6:00 pm | Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm | Installation Banquet

 

Crime Scene Cleanups & Overdose Deaths with Larry & Amber Douglas.  Larry, is Co-Owner and has been in law enforcement since 1986. He saw a need for death scene cleanup during that time. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Management. Has trained as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and with the DEA on Meth Labs, as well as with the FBI on Post Blast explosions, and Louisiana State Police on HAZMAT, Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear, and Explosives, (CBRNE). He is an OSHA Outreach Trainer, Disaster Trainer, Homicide Investigator, (Member of the Louisiana Homicide Investigators Association) Narcotics Investigator (Member of Louisiana Narcotics Officers Association) and currently a Commissioned Officer with Zachary Police Department. Amber Douglas is Co-Owner of Xtreme Cleaners holds a Bachelors Degree from LSU, specializing in Insurance Claims. She attends various Industry related conferences, meets insurance adjusters, contractors, and takes care of the families and all their needs after a tragedy. Xtreme Cleaners has been working with insurance companies for 19 years

                                      ACCOMMODATIONS                                      

Windsor Court Hotel 300 Gravier St New Orleans, LA 70130

The Windsor Court is offering a room rate of $409 | for Saturday and a rate of $269 | for Sun-Tues.