The Funeral Directors Convention &
Expo hosted annually by the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association is
back in September and at a new location!
Join us on the boardwalk at the Hard
Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, September 17 – 19, 2024.
Registration opens May 2, 2024 and will be available online at a
discounted price until Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Full-price registration will be available from August 7, 2024 until online registratoin closes on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:00
p.m. Can’t commit early? Onsite registration will be available.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at
the Hard Rock!
Registration
Options
3 Day All Access Pass – With this registration option, attendees can earn up to 6
elective CEs, network and shop with vendors on the Exhibit Hall floor (including
a cocktail reception and lunch), have all-morning access to coffee and
refreshments daily and socialize with other funeral professionals at a variety of
gatherings. You will also receive perks like drink tickets for the Tuesday night Funeral
Directors Round-Up and VIP perks* at Yacht Rock Night, this year’s Convention
Party.
Feeling lucky? The 3 Day All Access Pass enters you into an NJSFDA-hosted raffle. You could win upgraded
VIP hotel accommodations and amenities, contingent upon you booking your
overnight stays at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City using the
Convention room block with group code GNJF924.
Single Day Select Pass**
–
This registration
option gives you the flexibility to attend all Convention programming on the
day of your choice. You can earn up to 3
elective CEs, walk the Exhibit Hall (Tuesday/Wednesday only), network with funeral professionals and
experience one or more of our featured events. Register in advance and choose
your day upon arrival.
Exhibit Hall and
Networking Pass –
If you’re not in
need of CE programming but would like to walk the Etess Arena and experience
all the Exhibit Hall has to offer, this registration option is best for you. We
have extended Exhibit Hall hours on Tuesday and Wednesday this year and
eliminated Exhibit Hall hours on Thursday. Additionally, this registration
option allows attendees to join us for the networking and social events of
their choosing. Add a Yacht Rock Night ticket and join us for this year’s
Convention Party.
*To receive this perk,
you must purchase a Yacht Rock Night ticket.
** Convention programming is dependent on the day you choose to attend. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
are the available days.
Enhance
Your Experience with Add-Ons
Yacht Rock Night – Add the Convention Party ticket to
your registration and join us Wednesday, September 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. in the Sound Waves Theater, featuring live entertainment from Jersey’s own
Suit & Mai Tai. This 7-piece band brings the sounds of 70’s classic rock
with hits from Steely Dan, Toto, Fleetwood Mac and more! Wear your favorite
Hawaiian print, grab a cocktail and enjoy a lively night “at sea.”
Mandatory Continuing
Education Seminars –
Join us for Mandatory CEs,
presented by the New Jersey Funeral Service Education Corporation, taking
place Monday, September 16, 2024, the day before Convention begins. Register separately at www.njfsda.org/registration,
and we'll conveniently include all the details with your Convention
registration documents.
2024 Cancellation Policy
If you register for the
Convention and are unable to attend, you have from:
- Thursday,
May 2 through Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to cancel and receive a refund
less a $50 cancellation fee.
- Wednesday,
September 4 through Thursday, September 19, 2024 to cancel and receive a
50% refund.
- Thursday,
September 19 IS THE LAST DAY you can request a cancellation and
receive a refund.
Accommodations
Book your stay at
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for just $99/night (before taxes and
fees) when you take advantage of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors
Association room block discount when
booking online or by calling the Group Reservations line at 609-449-6860 and using Group Code: GNJF924. Note:
Third-party firms may attempt to contact you to solicit hotel
reservations for the Convention. Such firms have not been authorized to book
reservations and are not affiliated with the NJSFDA or Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino Atlantic City in any way.
Special Pricing
Details
Plan your itinerary for the 2024
Convention and explore the complete pricing and offerings included with your
registration by viewing the 2024 Convention Pass Pricing.
Members of the New York, Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts and Connecticut Funeral Directors Associations must call
800.734.3712 to get information on Northeast Funeral Service Partnership
registration and pricing.
Students and interns may also call
800.734.3712 to get information on registration pricing.
Visit www.njsfda.org/convention for details on this year’s
programming, hotel accommodations and more.