Call for Presentation Submissions

The GFDA Executive Committee accepts presentation submissions to assist in planning events for licensees in fulfilling their Continuing Education requirements.  If you would like to submit a presentation for consideration, review the information provided below and follow the instructions. 

Presentation topics of particular interest are: FTC Funeral Rule Compliance; Embalming and Restorative Arts; Leadership and Development; Crematory/Alkaline Hydrolysis; OSHA Requirements; Advertising/Social Media/Technology; Funeral Directing/Aftercare; Ethics; Alternative Disposition.

For consideration, submissions must be sent to staff@gfda.org with specific details regarding the presentation and speaker, including but not limited to the following information:

• Clear and concise program description with details of what attendees will learn and length of program
• No less than three specific learning objectives
• Presenter's name, current title, biography with past presentation experience, and contact information
• Previous Continuing Education approval by Funeral Service Boards
  
• Presentation fees including details regarding travel expenses, room accommodations, or other applicable fees. If the program will be sponsored, details about the sponsoring company should be included.

While we accept submissions at any time, note our submission deadline for 2026 Fall to 2027 Summer events is July 17, 2026