We’re getting ready to welcome participants to the 18th FIAT-IFTA Global Convention and the 55th FIAT-IFTA I.C.D. Annual Meeting, hosted by our National Member, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) from 25–28 October, funeral professionals from around the world will gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA!

Representatives from across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania will come together to exchange knowledge, strengthen international connections and discuss the future of funeral services.We look forward to meeting members from 29 countries: Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Mongolia, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the USA.

Our international gathering will bring funeral professionals together to exchange knowledge, strengthen relationships and explore the developments shaping the future of our federation.The programme will also include updates and sessions led by FIAT-IFTA committees covering Heritage, Global Education, Embalming, Coffin Standards and Sustainability, alongside the NFDA International Convention & Expo, featuring educational opportunities and more than 330 exhibitors.

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Can’t join us in Charlotte? Be there with us online

Thanks to our livestream partner, Adiaŭ – Complete Solution for Digital Care, you will be able to join us from wherever you are.
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We look forward to connecting with our members and colleagues in Charlotte and online, celebrating our global community and continuing to shape the future of funeral services together!

Our special thanks go to the NFDA – National Funeral Directors Associationfor hosting the Convention and to our sponsors for their generous support of the 2026 FIAT-IFTA Global Convention in Charlotte.

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