IFDG and GFDA Announce the

5th Joint Georgia Funeral Service Expo

IFDG and GFDA are pleased to announce they will jointly host the 5th Georgia Funeral Service Expo on January 25-26, 2016.  The non-profit funeral associations in Georgia have a distinguished history of joint efforts for the betterment of the funeral profession in the State.  The January 2016 event will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center, near the Atlanta Airport, in Atlanta, GA, conveniently located to major interstate access, ample parking, and world-class restaurants.  

Nathan Stanley, IFDG President, states “Our organizations have collaborated on this event for a number of years in the past, and our members have alerted us that they are interested in hosting it again.  The unique needs and interests of Georgia funeral service are reflected in the programs by our Georgia non-profit associations.  These events allow us to collaborate, talk freely and plan for the future.”

Dick Ivey, GFDA President, states “We are pleased to again present this turn-key educational and trade show event for funeral professionals in Georgia. Our two associations have collaborated on a number of important initiatives over the years including trade shows, CE, and successful legislative efforts.”

The two non-profit associations also agreed meeting in January accomplishes several goals.  First, by being early in the Georgia legislative session, members could have real-time input on legislative issues in the 2016 session.  Second, it offers a timely opportunity for directors to finalize any continuing education needs prior to the March 31, 2016, license renewal deadline.

This event represents a continuation of the Georgia Funeral Service Expo, a collaborative effort for a number of years, beginning in 2009.  IFDG and GFDA have also collaborated on numerous items over the years, from key legislation with IFDG Lobbyist Charlie Watts and GFDA Lobbyist Alysia Wheeler English, meetings, legislative receptions, and most recently the Rules Study Committee of the State Board of Funeral Service.

Additional information on the 2016 Georgia Funeral Service Expo will be forthcoming.  In the meantime, please mark your calendars for January 25-26, 2016.

R. Nathan Stanley, IV, IFDG President

Rob Roberson, IFDG 1st Vice President

Dick Ivey, GFDA President 

Ernie Mosier, GFDA President-Elect