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September 30, 2025
3:30PM - 8:00PM EDT

District 19 Fall Meeting

Tri-County Funeral Directors Association

Laurello Vineyards, Geneva

Registration:

  • Registration Fees: 
    Fees set by local organization: Tri-County Funeral Directors Association
    • $95 - Dinner & Meeting
    • $35 - Meeting Only
    • $60 - Dinner Only
    • Extra Dozen Clams? - Add $20/dozen
  • RSVP by September 27 with your NUMBER of dinners and any extra clam orders
    • Email reservations only - no phone calls
    • Reservations made and not CANCELLED by 12:00 PM/Noon on September 27th will incur full price added at next dinner.
    • Contact John Merk at:
      📧 john@behmfuneral.com 

Program Schedule: 

  • Location: Laurello Vineyards, 4573 St. Rt. 307, Geneva, OH 44041

    • 3:30–4:00 PM – Registration & Cash (Wine) Bar
    • 4:00-4:15 PM – Introductions/Business
    • 4:15–6:30 PM – OFDA Program (includes 15 minutes for questions)
    • 6:30–8:00 PM – Clambake

OFDA Program: Shaping the Future: Updates, Insights & Strategies for Today’s Funeral Professional

The program will provide a comprehensive legal update covering preneed contracts, Medicaid considerations, the Indigent Burial and Cremation Support Program, cremation and disinterment laws, Right of Disposition, licensure and apprenticeship timelines, and legislative developments—including the new Ohio Vital Records System as updates become available. A roundtable discussion will engage members on licensure standards, FTC compliance, industry challenges, technology, AI, and alternative disposition options. The program concludes with strategies for integrating technology while preserving compassionate care, helping funeral professionals meet modern consumer expectations.

Presenters include OFDA Officers, Regional Directors, and Staff.

CE Information for OFDA Program:

  • This 2-hour continuing education program, led by OFDA leadership, includes 1-hour of General credit and 1-hour of Laws and Rules credit 
  • Pending approval with the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
  • CE Certificates will be sent via email to the address on file in the OFDA database
  • To access your OFDA continuing education certificates at any time, simply log in to your OFDA online account/profile. For instructions on downloading, printing, or saving your in-person certificates, please click HERE.

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