APRIL 30 – MAY 3, 2025 | MANDALAY BAY RESORT & CASINO | LAS VEGAS, NV
The ICCFA Experience begins in:
We Can’t Wait to See You in Vegas!
You asked, we listened! Exciting changes are coming your way this year. The ICCFA is thrilled to announce a new and improved version of the ICCFA Annual Convention & Exposition – The ICCFA Experience!
Scroll down to check out the new show schedule, exhibit hall hours, educational sessions, keynote information, and more.
DISRUPTING DEATHCARE
A Sneak Peek at The New 2025 ICCFA Experience
Online Registration is Now Closed
Miss the online registration deadline? No problem!
You can still register on-site to attend the ICCFA Experience at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. We’ll see you there!
Registration Rates
| Registration Type | Pricing |
|---|---|
| ICCFA Cemetery, Crematory & Funeral Home Member | $860 |
| ICCFA Supplier Member | $1,080 |
| Cemetery, Crematory & Funeral Home Non-member | $1,130 |
| Supplier Non-member | $1,350 |
| Guest/Spouse | $430 |
Exhibit at the NEW ICCFA Experience!
Get ready for an unforgettable year at the enhanced 2025 ICCFA Experience! This year’s expo hall is bringing “Three Stages: One Experience,” delivering an unparalleled lineup and an exciting, fresh format.
You don’t want to miss this standout year that includes new features inspired by your invaluable feedback:
- Two-day exhibition featuring educational sessions throughout the hall.
- More time on the show floor – an additional 7 hours over last year!
- Dedicated lunch hours to allow exhibitors time to network with attendees.
Hotel Accommodations
The 2025 ICCFA Experience takes place entirely at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, making it the most convenient place to stay. By booking at Mandalay Bay, you’ll be just steps away from all event sessions, networking opportunities, and the Expo Hall. Enjoy world-class dining, a 30,000-square-foot spa, unique shopping, and the Shark Reef Aquarium, home to over 2,000 marine animals.
Please note the the blocks at Mandalay Bay and W Las Vegas are currently sold out. Nearby hotels include:
- Luxor Hotel & Casino start at $96 a night (does not include taxes/resort fees). This property is connected through walkways to Mandalay Bay Hotel.
- Four Seasons start at $403 a night (does not include taxes/resort fees). This property is connected through walkways to Mandalay Bay Hotel.
- MGM Grand starts at $205 a night (does not include taxes/resort fees). This property is 1.5 miles from Mandalay Bay, 6 minutes via car to convention center area.
Keynote Speaker: Clint Pulver | Employee Engagement Speaker, Author, Musician, and Workforce Expert
Known as the leading authority on employee retention, Clint helps organizations retain, engage, and inspire their team members from the front desk to the board rooms and everyone in between. He expertly helps audiences navigate generational complexities, communication challenges, leadership missteps, and culture cues.
As the president and founder of The Center for Retention, Clint has transformed how corporations like Keller Williams, AT&T, and Hewlett Packard create lasting loyalty through his research and work as “The Undercover Millennial”. A self-motivated entrepreneur, he is well versed in business start-up, leadership, sales management, management training, and helping teams grow multi-million-dollar accounts. He uses that experience to create teachable relationship and business strategies based on trust, service, support, connection, and consistent follow-through.
Clint strongly believes that a single moment in time can change a person’s life. He has traveled the world speaking to a wide spectrum of diverse audiences, challenging them to dream, excel, connect, and believe–both in themselves and in the power of others. His mantra? “It’s not about being the best in the world…it’s about being the best FOR the world.”
ICCFA’s Lasting Impact Award
2025 Lasting Impact Award Recipient | Jay D. Dodds
The Lasting Impact Awards were created by the ICCFA Educational Foundation to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to furthering professional development and lifelong learning in the funeral, cemetery and cremation profession.
The ICCFA Educational Foundation proudly nominates Jay D. Dodds for the 2025 Lasting Impact Award in recognition of his four decades of dedicated service and leadership in the funeral and cemetery profession. Currently the chief strategy officer of Park Lawn Corporation, Dodds has driven significant growth and innovation, setting industry standards and guiding organizations with compassion and integrity. His tenure includes pivotal roles such as ICCFA Past President and trustee emeritus of multiple foundations, where he championed education, safety, and operational resilience, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jay’s enduring contributions will be celebrated at the President’s Welcome Banquet on April 30 during the 2025 ICCFA Experience at the Mandalay Bay & Casino, Las Vegas.
President’s Banquet Entertainment | Comedian Cristela Alonzo
The ICCFA is pleased to announce that comedian Cristela Alonzo will perform at the President’s Welcome Reception on the evening of Wednesday, April 30!
Cristela Alonzo made history as the first Latina to create, produce, and star in her own network sitcom, Cristela, for ABC, and she broke new ground again as the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film, voicing Cruz Ramirez in Cars 3. A favorite guest host on The View, Cristela also tours the country performing to sold-out audiences, and her two Netflix stand-up specials, Lower Classy and Middle Classy, dive into her experiences growing up in a lower-class, minority household and navigating adult life’s privileges and challenges.
Cristela’s comedy career extends to podcasting as the host of The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up, part of Netflix Is a Joke. This season, she delves into the legacies of comedy legends like George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Richard Pryor, and Robin Williams. Her memoir, Music to My Years, captures her journey from a first-generation Mexican-American upbringing in Texas to building a trailblazing career in comedy.
2025 ICCFA Board of Directors Election
ICCFA members play a key role in electing board members. This year, six (6) Regular members will be elected for three-year terms, and one (1) Professional/Supplier member for a two-year term.
How to Vote:
- Online Voting: Cast your vote on AssociationVoting.com.
- March 26: Primary contacts for active ICCFA Regular members will receive an email confirming eligibility.
- Shortly After: A second email from AssociationVoting.com will include voting credentials and a link.
- Deadline: Voting closes Thursday, May 1, at 9:00 AM PT.
- Results: Winners will be announced at the Meeting of the Members on May 1 at 2:00 PM PT during the ICCFA Experience at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.
Your vote helps shape ICCFA’s future—make it count!
Beware of Fraudulent Offers – Book & Register Safely!
The ICCFA does not work with any third-party companies for hotel bookings, attendee lists, or special discounts. We’ve been made aware that fraudulent companies are contacting attendees with misleading offers.
Stay Safe – Avoid Scams!
- Do not book hotels, buy attendee lists, or register through unauthorized sources.
- These companies are not affiliated with ICCFA and may lead to overpayment, lost reservations, or stolen personal information.
- Always use the official ICCFA website to book your hotel and register securely.
For any questions about the 2025 ICCFA Experience, contact the ICCFA Meetings Department at 703-391-8400.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
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Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about sponsorships, email Director of Meetings Lindsy Gundrum at lindsy@iccfa.com.