# Funeral Directors Association Conference

- Dates: 23 February 2027 to 25 February 2027
- Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
- Organiser: Funeral Directors Association
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Funeral Directors Association Conference is held 23-25 February 2027 in Dunedin, bringing together industry expertise, practical learning, and connection for delegates. It includes keynote presentations, workshops, and education streams on business, leadership, community support, and innovation.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/news-and-events/2027-conference)
- [Registration](https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/news-and-events/2027-conference/registration-and-fees)
- [Agenda](https://funeraldirectors.co.nz/news-and-events/2027-conference/programme)

## Topics

- Education
- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Bradley Shaw, Funeral Directors Association President, The Mayor of Dunedin Sophie Barker
- Sophie Barker
- Sir Ian Taylor
- Mark Chaafe
- Georgia van Zoelen
- Professor Paul Spoonley
- Stephen Dil
- Lauren Parsons
- Michael Alexander
- Asha Dooley, President, Funerals Australia

## Sponsors and partners

- Ferno
- Western Caskets
- Mortech Industries
- Windsor Industries
- Tributes Funeral Supplies
- Still by Coveted
- Pyrotek Products
- Facultatieve Technologies

## Where to stay

- **Scenic Hotel Dunedin City**: 250 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/)
- **Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin**: 250 m from the venue, 10 Smith Street, 9016
  - [Hotel website](https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/dunedin/kingsgate-hotel-dunedin)
  - Phone: +64 3 477 6784
- **The Law Courts Hotel**: 260 m from the venue
- **Leviathan Heritage Hotel**: 310 m from the venue
- **Quest Dunedin**: 320 m from the venue
- **Victoria Hotel**: 350 m from the venue
- **The Brothers Boutique Hotel**: 470 m from the venue, 295 Rattray Street, Dunedin, 9016
  - [Hotel website](https://www.brothershotel.co.nz/)
  - Phone: +64 3 477 0043
- **Ebb-Dunedin**: 510 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://ebb-dunedin.co.nz/)

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