Our events offer funeral service professional opportunities to participate in timely and informative presentations from world-class presenters and earn the Continuing Education Hours required for licensure. We offer over 12 hours of CE annually. Our social events help these professionals build their network by connecting with industry peers. All events are open to all funeral service professionals. GFDA Members receive discounted pricing with early access to announcements and registration.

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Arranger Training



August 26, 2025

Macon, GA

Join Lanae Strovers for a workshop, where you will engage in a highly interactive atmosphere and activities designed to help you better connect with families, discover their needs and values, and give you tools to lead and support them through memorialization planning.  Whether you are a new or seasoned professional, you’ll benefit from our reinvented Arranger Training experience.

Southeastern Funeral

Service Summit

March 9-11, 2026

Macon, GA

The Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia and Georgia Funeral Directors Association are proud to co-host the Southeastern Funeral Service Summit.

Join funeral professionals from across the region for a premier event combining education, exhibits, and fellowship—

all in one location.