Momentum | A Women’s Leadership Accelerator
September 23- 24, 2026 | Celebration | Florida
A one-day executive intensive designed for women in funeral service, cemetery, and cremation leadership.
Think of it as a mini MBA for deathcare—focused, strategic, and built to deliver practical results fast. Approved for 5 CE credits.
Early Bird
$425
Hotel Block
$159
per night
Capacity
Limited
Why Attend
Hard Skills. Warm Weather. Immediate Results.
- Gain the financial, operational, and strategic tools needed to lead with greater confidence and drive measurable impact.
- Practical hard skills designed for immediate impact
- Meaningful peer connections and mentorship opportunities
- Executive-level strategy tailored to funeral, cemetery, and cremation professionals
- A focused format designed to accelerate professional growth
Executive-Level Intensive
One-day, high-impact learning experience built for women leading funeral service, cemetery, and cremation businesses.
Mini MBA for Deathcare
Sharpen financial, operational, and strategic skills with practical takeaways you can apply right away.
Built for Busy Leaders
Get meaningful, action-oriented education without stepping away from your business for days at a time.
Event Snapshot
Executive-Level Learning. Florida-Level Fun.
Momentum is designed to help women leaders grow sharper, stronger, and more strategic in a format that respects their time.
Wednesday, September 23
Welcome Party + Wine Tasting
5:30–7:30 p.m. • The Inn at Celebration
Kick off the experience with relaxed networking, meaningful conversation, and a warm Florida welcome.
Thursday, September 24
Momentum Executive Intensive
7:30 –8:30 a.m. Breakfast & registration
8:30 –8:45 a.m. Opening remarks & introduction
8:45–9:45 a.m. Building Your Professional Brand with Wanda Sizemore
9:45–10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 –11:00 a.m. The Power of Quiet: Thriving as an Introvert in Business with Laurie Covington
11:00 –12:30 p.m. Lunch and Funeral Home Leaders Panel Discussion
12:30 –1:00 p.m. Break
1:00 –2:00 p.m. From Essential to Influential: Women Leading the Business of Funeral Service with Leili McMurrough
2:00 –2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 –3:15 p.m. Identifying Opportunities for Funeral Business Growth with Quinn Haisley-Wheeler
3:15 –3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 –4:30 p.m. Measuring Success: How You Can Demonstrate ROI on Investments for the Future with Courney Gould-Miller
4:30 –4:45 p.m. Closing Remarks
View session descriptions
here
Quinn Haisley-Wheeler
Danielle Burmeister
Laurie Covington
Leili McMurrough
Courtney Gould-Miller
Wanda Sizemore
Registration Includes
- Admission to the September 23 wine tasting reception
- Breakfast, lunch, and beverages on September 24
- One-year subscription to American Funeral Director
- One-year subscription to American Cemetery & Cremation
Venue + Travel
Inn at Celebration, Autograph Collection
Join us in Celebration, Florida, for a leadership experience that combines sharp business education with an energizing destination atmosphere.
Discounted room block: $159 per night
Continuing Education
5 CE Credits
Approved for 5 CE credits by in the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.
Continuing education credit applications have been submitted, and state-by-state updates will be announced as approvals are received.
Feel the Momentum. Accelerate your Leadership.
Ready to invest in your leadership?
Join women across funeral service, cemetery, and cremation for a day of practical insight, strategic growth, and meaningful connection.
