NZEA Professional Training Afternoon
Friday 6 November | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lamb & Hayward, Christchurch
Hosted by the New Zealand Embalmers Association, this practical professional development session will explore current embalming practices, techniques and the important role embalming plays in funeral service.
While designed with embalmers in mind, Funeral Directors Association members are warmly invited to attend. The afternoon has been planned to provide valuable insight into the embalming process and will include content relevant to funeral directors, making it an excellent cross-professional learning opportunity.
Funeral Directors Association | Independent Members Forum
Friday 6 November | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
@ Crowne Plaza Christchurch Central
An open discussion for Funeral Directors Association independently owned funeral homes to share their challenges, priorities and ideas, helping ensure the Association's future direction, advocacy and member services continue to reflect the needs of independent businesses.
Now For Them | Welcome Networking Function
Friday 6 November | 6:30pm
The Canterbury Club, Christchurch
Begin the weekend with a relaxed drinks and canapés-style networking function at the Canterbury Club. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new industry contacts and enjoy an evening of conversation and connection before Saturday’s programme begins.
Professional Development, AGM & Seminar
Saturday 7 November | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Crowne Plaza, Christchurch Central
Two professional programmes will run simultaneously throughout the day.
Funeral Directors Association 89th Annual General Meeting and Business Insights Day. Please note the AGM is for member firm owners and managers only. Business Partners and Affiliates are welcome to attend the day programme, however they do not hold voting rights.
NZEA Professional Seminar, offering education, updates and professional development for embalmers.
Two Professions. One Evening of Excellence. | Awards Dinner
Saturday 7 November | 6:30pm
Christchurch Town Hall
The weekend concludes with a very special occasion—the first-ever joint Awards Dinner celebrating excellence, dedication and achievement across New Zealand's funeral profession.
Together we'll recognise:
- Diploma graduates from both professions
- Long Service Award recipients
- Outstanding industry achievements
This promises to be an evening of celebration, recognition and connection as we honour those who make our profession exceptional.