Minnesota Funeral Directors Association

05/05/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY! Can you believe it?! Our convention is almost here — and so is your chance to earn CEU credits you can't afford to miss.

Don't wait until it's too late. Lock in your registration now and invest in your professional growth!

👉 Register here: https://www.mnfuneral.org/event/convention2026

05/05/2026

Spring is currently in full effect at Cragun's Resort and we hope you can join us for education, fun, and relaxation at MFDA's Convention next week!

⛳ Swing for Support Golf Tournament — Join us on May 12 at Cragun's Legacy Course for a great day of golf and fun, all while supporting Healing Hearts Connection family grief camps.

🏨 Hotel Room Block — There's still time to secure your room at our discounted convention rate before it's gone.

Waiting to see if your schedule will allow for a trip to Brainerd? You can register online until May 12 and then walk-in registrations will be available onsite May 13 and 14 at our MFDA Registration Desk.

Learn more at https://www.mnfuneral.org/page/coned

04/30/2026

With MFDA's 135th Annual Convention less than two weeks away, we want to take a moment to recognize the sponsors who make it all happen. Your commitment to Minnesota's funeral service is what elevates this event year after year. We can't wait to gather at Cragun's Resort, Golf & Conference on May 12-14!
www.mnfuneral.org/page/coned

Funeral Directors Life
MFDA Swing for Support Golf Awards Dinner & MFDA Grave Performances: Karaoke Night Sponsor

Create a Legacy in Stone
Thursday Luncheon & Golf Hole Sponsor

Federated Insurance
Wednesday Luncheon & Golf Hole Sponsor

MFDA Service Corporation
Wednesday Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Appetizer Sponsor

Passare
The Graveyard Shift Podcast Sponsor

Metro First Call
Contessa King Presentation Sponsor

The Dodge Company
Lincoln Plain Presentation Sponsor

Vertin
Exhibit Hall Drink Tickets & Golf Hole Sponsor

National Funeral Directors Association
MFDA Convention App Sponsor

Kelco Supply Company
Photo Booth, Golf Hole, & Exhibit Hall Prize Sponsor

WIESER DORIC
Thursday Afternoon Beverage Break Sponsor

Lions Gift of Sight | LifeSource | Messenger | Tukios
Service of Remembrance Sponsors

Batesville
Golf Longest Putt Contest Sponsor

Northern Design Casket | Precoa
Exhibit Hall Prize Sponsors

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

MFDA sends condolences to the family and friends of Minnesota Funeral Director Leslie Rosecke. Les will be posthumously awarded his 50-year funeral director licensee award at the 2026 MFDA Convention in two weeks.

View Leslie John Rosecke's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/24/2026

Monday is your last chance to save! Early bird pricing for MFDA Convention attendee registration, hotel room block rates at Cragun's Resort, and the Swing for Support Golf Tournament all expire this Monday. Three deadlines, one day — don't miss it! Head to the link below to register and book your room before rates go up. We're counting down the days until we see you in Brainerd for the 135th Annual MFDA Convention!

https://www.mnfuneral.org/page/coned

04/23/2026

🎥Tonight is the night! 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 goes live in Times Square.

✨Funeral directors and the vital role you play in your communities are being featured. Whether joining in person or virtually, share the moment with us.✨

🗽𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: → Chptr on Facebook

📍We expect the Times Square viewing to begin around 𝟳:𝟮𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗧.

If you’re not able to tune in live, the video will remain available on the Chptr page afterward so you can watch and share it later.

Watch for photos and video throughout the evening across social channels, and we’d love for you to join in.

Follow along and share the moment: Use #𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

Tag all of us on your favorite social channel:

LinkedIn: -funeral-directors-association -life-company

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04/21/2026

We are proud to have sent Tyler Hoff and Brian Dingmann to the Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. to represent our association and advocate for funeral service and the families we serve. Thank you to all who made this opportunity possible!

04/17/2026

A familiar face returns 👀

We’re excited to welcome back one of our returning speakers to the stage at this year’s convention! Lincoln been has been a valued part of our event in the past, and we’re looking forward to the insights and energy he’ll bring once again.

Register today! https://www.mnfuneral.org/event/convention2026

04/16/2026

MFDA sends condolences to the family and friends of Arden Anderson, father of Minnesota funeral director Judy TeBeest, father-in-law of Minnesota funeral director Kevin TeBeest, and grandfather of MFDA Treasurer Kyle TeBeest and Minnesota funeral director Kurt TeBeest.

View Arden Allen Anderson's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/14/2026

THE MIC IS YOURS. Grave Performances is HERE and we are NOT holding back. Come ready to sing your heart out, scream the chorus, and make memories that'll last until next year's convention. See you on that stage!

Register for Convention here: https://www.mnfuneral.org/event/convention2026

04/14/2026

MFDA sends condolences to the family and friends of Dean Heins.

View Dean Heins's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.