2026 PFDA Mid-Winter Conference - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Exciting Updates to PFDA’s Mid-Winter Conference!
PFDA is thrilled to announce some exciting changes to our upcoming Mid-Winter Conference, which will be held March 19 – 20. The reimagined event will be more accessible, affordable, and engaging for all attendees! The Mid-Winter Conference is open to all PFDA members, not just owners and managers. We’ve streamlined the schedule to allow for only a one-night stay. We are hopeful this will accommodate the busy schedules of our funeral directors by allowing them to return home on Friday afternoon. The conference will feature 5 continuing education credits, including an interactive CE session, plus a fun social event. We’ve also introduced much more affordable registration rates, including a discounted rate for spouses.
March 19 & 20, 2026
Toftrees Golf Resort
1 Country Club Lane
State College, PA 16803
The 2026 PFDA Mid-Winter Management Conference is taking place at Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, PA.
Nestled within the secluded pine trees of Central Pennsylvania, Toftrees Golf Resort offers guests a unique experience with resort-like amenities in a peaceful, natural setting just minutes from downtown State College. With 102 hotel rooms and suites, our State College, PA hotel offers full-service amenities; a 4.5-star, 18-hole golf course; and a warm, welcoming staff.
On Thursday evening during Mid Winter,
join us at Barrel 21 Distillery.
Sip handcrafted spirits, mingle with fellow attendees, and enjoy an evening where great conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks.
It’s the perfect mix of business and fun!
Earn 5 CE Credits!
Included in Registration Fees: 5 continuing education credits; entertainment, food and drinks on Thursday evening at Barrel 21 Distillery (PFDA covered food & drink for first 1.5 hours); and hot breakfast on Friday.
*Registration is non-refundable after March 5, 2026
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Registration Fees |
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| PFDA Member: | |
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Licensed Funeral Director Guest/Spouse |
$300 $100 |
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PFDA Non-Member: |
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License Funeral Director Spouse/Guest: |
$450 $150 |
Hotel Reservations
Please note: 2026 Mid-Winter Conference attendees are responsible for making their own overnight room reservations directly with the hotel.
To make Reservations, please click the link below or call (814) 234-8000 and mention the PFDA Room Block to receive the discounted guestroom rate of $129.00 per room/per night plus taxes.
After the cut-off date of March 1, 2026, any reservation made after that time will be at the prevailing hotel rate. The discounted rate will no longer be available.
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Conference Schedule
| Thursday - March 19th | |
| 12:30 PM | Registration Check-In |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Green Light on Green Funerals - (1 CE Credit) By: Darren Crouch, CEO of Passages International |
| 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Managing Risk In The Funeral Home - (2 CE Credits) By: Nick Ricci, Licensed Funeral Director and Instructor at PIMS |
| 5:30 PM | Barrel 21 Distillery for drinks, food and entertainment |
| Friday - March 20th | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Hot Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Funeral Industry Issues - A Roundtable Discussion - (2 CE Credits) |
