Meet us at the 17th edition of the leading international European trade fair BEFA FORUM from June 4th to 6th, 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany!

Recognised as one of the world’s leading funeral trade fairs, BEFA FORUM will once again bring together the international funeral and cemetery sector at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. Covering approximately 25,000 m² of exhibition space, the event will host more than 250 national and international exhibitors presenting the latest products, technologies, and solutions for the profession. With over 10,000 professional visitors from more than 40 countries across all five continents attending previous editions, BEFA FORUM continues to be a key global meeting point for the funeral industry.

In addition to the exhibition itself, visitors can participate in a rich daily programme of lectures and panel discussions addressing the most pressing topics shaping the future of the profession, including:

• Transformation of funeral services and funeral homes
• Succession planning in a changing market
• The cemetery of the future and its evolving social role
• Sustainable funeral sector
• SDGs impact on shaping the future of the funeral industry
• Recruitment and employee retention in funeral services
• Grief support and customer engagement
• Artificial Intelligence in human-centred professions

FIAT-IFTA at BEFA FORUM 2026

FIAT-IFTA will have a strong and highly visible presence at the fair, supported by additional exhibition space dedicated to the Manifesto of Visibility and Voice project. This unique initiative creates an important platform for dialogue, reflection, and international exchange within the global funeral community.
Visitors are warmly invited to meet FIAT-IFTA representatives and Board members, learn more about our international activities, and discuss current challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.
The FIAT-IFTA Board will also participate in the official opening ceremony on the morning of 4 June, followed by the Board meeting in the afternoon, ensuring an active presence throughout the event and creating many opportunities for networking, collaboration, and conversation.

Visit FIAT-IFTA stand H16 & H18 in Hall 13

Let’s meet and talk about:

• becoming a member of FIAT-IFTA,
• the 2026 FIAT-IFTA Global Convention in Charlotte, USA,
• promotional opportunities in THANOS magazine and on www.thanos.org,
• and any other topics important to you and your business.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to Düsseldorf and meeting you at BEFA FORUM 2026!