Upcoming Events

NOTE: listed Committee meetings on OFDA's calendar are closed meetings.  Committee assignments are typically made in early June and notifications are sent later that month. For more information about getting involved in OFDA's volunteer leadership, click here.  

May 2023

Mon
29
2023
May 29, 2023

OFDA Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

June 2023

Tue
20
2023
June 20, 2023
10:15AM - 12:15PM

Master Trust Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

Tue
20
2023
June 20, 2023
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Executive Committee Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

Tue
27
2023
June 27, 2023
4:30PM - 8:00PM

District 19 Meeting

Tri-County Funeral Directors Association

Center for Pastoral Leadership, Wickliffe

Thu
29
2023
June 29, 2023
9:00AM - 10:00AM EST

OFDA Webinar: Every Life is Worth Remembering—What Celebrants Can Do For You

Online Registration is Open!

Online Program

July 2023

Mon
3
2023
July 3 - 4, 2023

OFDA Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day

Thu
13
2023
July 13, 2023

Crematory Operator Certification - Includes 2 Hour Crematory Laws & Rules

Online Registration is Open!

OFDA Office, Columbus

Tue
18
2023
July 18, 2023
10:15AM - 12:15PM

Master Trust Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

Tue
18
2023
July 18, 2023
4:00PM - 6:00PM EST

OFDA Webinar: Today’s Changing Funeral Consumer

Online Registration is Open!

Online Program

August 2023

Wed
2
2023
August 2, 2023
9:00AM - 10:00AM EST

OFDA Webinar: Emotional Intelligence for Funeral Directors

Online Registration is Open!

Online Program

Wed
9
2023
August 9, 2023

Executive Committee Meeting

Time: TBD

Catawba Island Club

Thu
10
2023
August 10, 2023
10:30AM - 12:15PM

Master Trust Meeting

Catawba Island Club

Mon
14
2023
August 14, 2023
4:00PM - 5:00PM EST

OFDA Webinar: The Right of Disposition Referee

Online Registration Coming Soon!

Online Program

Wed
16
2023
August 16 (1:00PM) - 18 (12:00PM), 2023

OFDA Certified Celebrant Training In partnership with InSight Institute

Registration is Open!

OFDA Office, Columbus

Mon
21
2023
August 21, 2023
9:25AM - 3:00PM

OFDA Apprentice Seminar

Registration coming soon!

OFDA Office, Columbus, Ohio

Wed
23
2023
August 23, 2023
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Board of Directors Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

September 2023

Mon
4
2023
September 4, 2023

OFDA Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day

Tue
5
2023
September 5, 2023
4:00PM - 7:00PM

District 3 Fall Meeting

TBD

Tue
19
2023
September 19, 2023
10:15AM - 12:15PM

Master Trust Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

Tue
19
2023
September 19, 2023
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Executive Committee Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

Wed
20
2023
September 20, 2023
4:00PM - 6:00PM

District 1 Fall Meeting

Sullivan’s Restaurant, Wauseon

Thu
21
2023
September 21, 2023
9:00AM - 10:00AM EST

OFDA Webinar: Aftercare: Strengthen Your Families and Your Business

Online Registration Coming Soon!

Online Program

Tue
26
2023
September 26, 2023
4:30PM - 7:00PM

District 4 Fall Meeting

Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home, Middletown

October 2023

Tue
3
2023
October 3, 2023
3:30PM - 8:00PM

District 19 Fall Meeting

Tri-County Funeral Directors Association

Laurello Vineyards/Winery, Geneva

Wed
11
2023
October 11, 2023
4:00PM - 6:00PM

District 11 Fall Meeting

China Town Buffet, Milford

Tue
17
2023
October 17, 2023
10:15AM - 12:15PM

Master Trust Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

Tue
17
2023
October 17, 2023
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Executive Committee Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

November 2023

Wed
8
2023
November 8, 2023
4:00PM - 6:30PM

District 9 Fall Meeting

TBD

Tue
14
2023
November 14, 2023
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Executive Committee Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

Wed
15
2023
November 15, 2023
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Board of Directors Meeting

OFDA Office, Columbus

Thu
16
2023
November 16, 2023
4:00PM - 8:00PM

District 16 Fall Meeting

TBD

January 2024

Mon
29
2024
January 29 - February 3, 2024

2024 Annual Educational Conference

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, Dominican Republic

April 2024

Mon
22
2024
April 22, 2024

2024 Preconvention Seminars

Save the Date!

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Tue
23
2024
April 23 - 25, 2024

144th OFDA Convention and Exhibition

Save the Date!

Hilton Columbus at Easton

April 2025

Mon
28
2025
April 28, 2025

2025 Preconvention Seminars

Save the Date!

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Tue
29
2025
April 29 - May 1, 2025

145th OFDA Convention and Exhibition

Save the Date!

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Education