Funeral Directors Convention & Exposition Draws Nearly 6,000

Nearly 6,000 attendees convened in Indianapolis last week for the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) 2015 Convention & Expo. The final attendance reported by the association was 5,831, including 3,564 attendees as well as 2,267 staff or representatives of exhibitors.

A total of 320 international attendees, representing 33 countries and territories, participated in the 2015 NFDA Convention. The Expo Hall featured 392 exhibiting companies which filled 115,338 square feet of space (963 10' x 10' booth spaces).

"We have heard so many positive comments about our 2015 NFDA Convention," said NFDA CEO Christine Pepper, CAE. "We had an exceptional slate of workshops that offered strategies to help attendees build profitable and thriving businesses that compassionately serve the bereaved. The Expo Hall was a highlight for many because, in addition to connecting with valued supplier partners, they also discovered new products and services they can offer to families. From the Welcome Party at the Indiana State Museum to the closing party at Lucas Oil Stadium, our guests had many opportunities to network with their peers and experience the sites and sounds of Indianapolis."