Funeral Service Business Plan
October 1, 2026 King of Prussia Pennsylvania
Join us at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA. Our event is designed to provide funeral professionals with the tools and insights needed to advance their businesses. Enjoy interactive sessions, connect and gain a wealth of actionable information to drive success.
Feeling the weight of running a funeral business in today’s demanding environment? It's time to hit reset!
Kates-Boylston the publisher of American Funeral Director is bringing the freshest business ideas to Pennsylvania and you won’t want to miss it.
Build your expertise, expand your professional network, and connect with trailblazers who are reshaping the future of funeral service—all in one exciting experience!
5
CE Credits Pending Approval!
Early Bird
$197
Hotel Block
$149
per night
Capacity
Limited
Event Snapshot
One dynamic day focused on innovation, growth, and long-term success in funeral service.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Agenda
7:45–9:00 a.m. Breakfast & registration
9:00 –9:15 a.m. Opening remarks & introduction
9:15–10:15 a.m. Why Proactive Preneed Is the Growth Strategy You Can’t Afford to Ignore with David Holm
10:15–10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 –11:30 a.m. The Compassionate Hand-off: Maintaining Empathy & Presence in 24/7 Funeral Care with Sarah Bibber
11:30 –1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 –2:00 p.m. Getting ROI Out of Aftercare at Your Funeral Home: Turning Compassion into Long-Term Value with Matthew Van Drimmelen
2:00 –2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 –3:15 p.m. Beyond the Broadcast: How Funeral Homes Are Turning Livestreams Into a Powerful Business Tool with Kyle Fogarty
3:15 –3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 –4:30 p.m. Session coming soon from Carriage Services
4:30 –4:45 p.m. Closing Remarks
View session descriptions
here
David Holm
Sarah Bibber
Matthew Van Drimmelen
Kyle Fogarty
Speaker coming soon from Carriage Services
Registration Includes
- Admission to the conference
- Breakfast, lunch, and beverages on October 1
- One-year subscription to American Funeral Director ($59 value)
- One-year subscription to American Cemetery & Cremation ($49 value)
Venue + Travel
Valley Forge Casino, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Discounted room block: $149 per night
Continuing Education
5 CE Credits Pending Approval
Continuing education credit applications have been submitted, and state-by-state updates will be announced as approvals are received.
This is more than a conference—it’s a launchpad for taking your business to extraordinary new heights. Don’t miss your chance to turn ambition into achievement!
