Southwest District Meeting: Bylaws, Roundtable, & President's Visit
Meet WFDA President Fawn Schaefer for an open discussion on industry and association updates + a roundtable on new bylaws.
1 CEU Cat 1
2 CEU Cat 2
September 17, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Crossroads Supper Club - Backroom
9315 WI-80
Platteville, WI 53818
Lakeshore District Meeting: President's Visit
Meet with WFDA President Fawn Schaefer for an association update, Board update, and roundtable discussion on industry trends.
1 CEU Cat 2
9/23/26
9:00 AM
Luxembourg Cafe
100 Main St.
Belgium, WI 53004
Join us for the WFDA Annual Fall Conference in Oshkosh and enjoy everything the area has to offer during Oktoberfest season!
— Earn 8+ CEUs in one day —
Registration:
WFDA Members - $200
Non-Members - $325
Students - Free!
Location:
Friday, September 25, 2026
Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center
1 N Main St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Things to Note:
Accommodations:
The hotel room block at the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel is sold out. Check nearby hotels:
Hayward Fall Forum
Thursday, October 29, 2026 Hayward Funeral Home 15571 W County Highway B Hayward, WI 54843
Things to Note
Registration Fees
Northern District Members: FREE (promo code required)
WFDA Member: $100
Non Member: $200
Need a Hotel?
You can stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located right across the street from Hayward Funeral Home.
15586 County Road B, Hayward, WI 54843
Phone: (715) 634-0700
La Crosse Fall Forum
Thursday, November 5, 2026 Fredrickson Funeral Home 4239 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, WI 54602-1681
Western District Members: FREE (promo code required)
Non-Member: $200
Southwest District Meeting: CPR Training
3 CEUs Cat 3
Join Missy Kliebenstein, the Grant Regional Employee Health Coordinator, for CPR/AED training.
November 19, 2026
4:00 PM
Grant Regional Education Center
500 S. Madison St.
Lancaster, WI 53813
The 6th Annual WFDA Professional Women’s Conference is set for Wisconsin Dells this year with a NEW date!
This conference provides opportunities for women in funeral service to build valuable connections, partake in professional development, and address the unique challenges they face in a safe environment. This year, we are focusing even more on rejuvenation and building a strong community of female funeral directors.
We invite you to join our sixth anniversary celebration with two days of networking, continuing education, and relaxation in the Dells!
When:
Wednesday, March 10 - Thursday, March 11, 2027
Where:
Dellshire Resort
2277 Dellshire Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Who:
All women in funeral service or related industries are welcome!
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Student Registration - $65
Registration for members and non-members includes lunch and dinner on Wednesday + breakfast and lunch on Thursday. Student ticket is for Thursday only and includes breakfast and lunch.
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Hotel Room Block:
Registrants of the WFDA Professional Women's Conference will get a special room block rate of $119 at the Dellshire Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
Available rooms: Double Queen or King Bed Noble Rooms
View website here.
To book your room, call the front desk at 608-810-6500 and tell them you are with the WFDA Professional Women's Conference to get the discounted rate.
**Must book your hotel room by Friday, February 26, 2027**
Call for Speaker Presentations
The PWC Planning Committee is now accepting abstracts for speaker presentations. Do you or someone you know have engaging educational content to share with our attendees? We would love to see it!
Click the button below to submit your presentation details and a PWC Committee member will reach out to you.
Want to Support the PWC?
Stay tuned for more info on how to contribute to PWC's mission! Giving opportunities will include:
WISCONSIN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
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Milwaukee, WI 53225
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