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GENERATE NEW IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Participate in a variety of interesting, informative seminars that will give you fresh insights for your business and for serving families. You'll gain new perspectives and ideas that can be implemented immediately.

NETWORK WITH WOMEN
IN FUNERAL SERVICE

Meet women in funeral service travelling from across North America in the beautiful city of Toronto, Ontario. You'll learn from engaging speakers while networking with women in a fun, dynamic environment unlike anything Canada has seen before.
EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS 
This conference will provide licensed funeral directors/embalmers CE hours and will be approved by APFSP and most state licensing boards. CE hours vary by province or state. 

Speakers & Sessions

Stop Letting Difficult People Ruin Your Day & Your Team


Saturday, November 13 @ 8:30 am EDT

By: Beverly Beuermann King | Read Bio

Setting Boundaries to Ease Stress and Prevent Burnout


Saturday, November 13 @ 10:00 am EDT

By: Christina Walton | Read Bio

Enduring Lessons in Leadership



Saturday, November 13 @ 11:00 am EDT

By: Mayor Bonnie Crombie| Read Bio

Creating Moments of Ceremony During the Initial Transfer


Saturday, November 13 @ 1:00 pm EDT

By: Angela Woosley | Read Bio

Adversity, Leadership and Lessons Learned as Females in the Funeral Service Profession


Saturday, November 13 @ 2:30 pm EDT

By: Ashley Montroy & Melissa Posey Loose

Lisa Baue will join Ashley Montroy & Melissa Posey Loose for the session:


Adversity, Leadership and Lessons Learned as Females in the Funeral Service Profession

Advanced Techniques for Embalming Infants, Stillborn and the Unborn


Sunday, November 14 @ 8:30 am EDT

By: Monica Torres | Read Bio

Come Sit at Our Table: Building Reach and Developing Partnerships


Sunday, November 14 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am

By: Melissa Posey Loose & Ashley Montroy


Melissa will also be running the NFDA Arranger Training on Friday, November 12 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thrive! Turn Uncertainty into Competitive Advantage


Sunday, November 14 @ 10:15 am EDT

By: Meridith Elliott Powell | Read Bio

Continuing Education: This conference provides licensed funeral directors/embalmers up to 6 CE hours and is approved by APFSP and most state licensing boards. CE hours vary by province. Schedule subject to change.

Conference Schedule At-a-Glance

8 am - 4:30 pm:  Arranger Training (Optional session for an additional fee)

4:30 - 5:30 pm:  Registration & Welcome Reception

7:30 - 8:15 am: Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:15 - 8:30 am: Conference Welcome

8:30 - 9:45 am: Stop Letting Difficult People Ruin Your Day & Your Team - Beverly Beuermann King

9:45 - 10:00 am: Break

10:00 - 11:00 am Setting Boundaries to Ease Stress and Prevent Burnout - Christina Walton

11:00 - 11:45 am Leadership - Mayor Bonnie Crombie

11:45 am - 12:45 pm: Foundation Scholarship Recognition Lunch

1:00 - 2:15 pm: Creating Moments of Ceremony During the Initial Transfer - Angela Woosley

2:15 - 2:30 pm: Break

2:30 - 3:30 pm: Adversity, Leadership and Lessons Learned as Females in the Funeral Service Profession - Ashley Montroy,  Lisa Baue & Melissa Posey Loose

3:30 pm: Closing Comments

6:30 pm: Networking Dinner at the Royal Canadian Military Institute (Extra Ticket Required)

8:00 - 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00 am: Concurrent Sessions

                                 Advanced Techniques for Embalming Infants, Stillborn and the Unborn - Monica Torres

                                 Come Sit at Our Table: Building Reach and Developing Partnerships - Ashley Montroy & Melissa Posey Loose

10:00 - 10:15 am:  Break

10:15 am - 11:30 am: Thrive! Turning Uncertainty into Competitive Advantage - Meredith Elliot Powell

11:30 am: Closing Comments 

PWC Dinner

Join your Professional  Women's Conference attendees for dinner in the warm and cozy atmosphere of the Royal Canadian Military Institute, November 13 at 6:30 pm for a reception and dinner at 7:30 pm.


Registration for the PWC Dinner is now closed

Accommodations and Travel Discounts

The Omni King Edward Hotel

37 King Street East

Toronto, Ontario M5C 1 E9


  • Hotel Rooms from $239+ tax (until November 7, 2021). Reserve your room online.
  • Flight discount codes available below for Air Canada, WestJet, and, Delta.
  • Other travel details available below as well.
See Travels Discounts and Information

Apply for an FSAC Scholarship!

FSAC Scholarships



FSAC is happy to offer the following scholarship opportunities:

  • Two (2) in-person conference registrations valued at (member) $625 or (non-member) $749
  • Three (3) virtual conference registrations valued at (member) $325 or (non-member) $375.

The application deadline is October 30, 2021.


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Funeral Service Foundation Scholarships - Applications are now closed.



The Foundation is now accepting online applications to attend the November 12-14 Professional Women’s Conference in Canada, brought to you by NFDA and FSAC/AFSC. The application deadline is October 3. 


Five scholarships, valued at up to $1,500, are available to funeral service professionals and students who identify as female or non-binary. The award covers registration fees, two nights of lodging and up to $500 in travel reimbursement. Candidates will be asked to answer four questions in no more than 250 words per question, and submit a brief video, no longer than two minutes.

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Thank you to the 2021 Professional Women's Conference of Canada Streaming Partner:

Thank you to FSAC Event Supporters: Canadian Funeral News, Canadian Funeral Director & The Funeral Chronicle.

COVID-19 VACCINATION ADVISORY:


As required by the Government of Ontario, all attendees must be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities, including meeting and event spaces such as conference / convention centres. This includes attendees visiting from outside the province or the country will be required to show their full vaccination status and identification to enter these prescribed settings. It is the discretion of the individual to determine whether they would like to disclose their vaccination status. Should you make the decision not to divulge this information, you will not be permitted to access settings that require proof of vaccination. Further details on what you will be required to provide to the hotel / venue, and other settings requiring proof of vaccine before entry will follow as required by the Government of Ontario.

 

By registering for the Conference, each attendee acknowledges the requirements of the Government of Ontario and requirement of vaccination status.