Iowa Funeral Directors Association

District 1 Meeting
2026-02-19 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Montage Restaurant, 222 Main St Cedar Falls, IA 50613, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613, United States
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Montage Restaurant
222 Main St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off the menu)

Guest: Lanae Strovers, Unclaimed Veterans

2.0 CEUs
Separate checks, please. All members, spouses, partners, and staff welcome!
RSVP to Theresa Thielen at theresa@hskfhcares.com

District 6 Meeting
2026-02-18 17:00 | Minervas Restaurant, 2945 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 51104, United States
IFDA DISTRICT 6 MEETING
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Minervas Restaurant
2945 Hamilton Blvd,
Sioux City, IA, 51104

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off the menu)

Program: Liz Ford, Professional Services for Sioux City Fire Rescue and Medical Examiner Investigator for Woodbury County ME

2.0 CEUs
Separate checks, please, Spouses welcome.
RSVP to Dana Goodell at 712-389-0406 or dlprovider@msn.com

District 2 Meeting
2026-02-17 17:00 | Acme Graphics, 320 49th Ave Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404, United States
IFDA DISTRICT 2 MEETING
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Acme Graphics
320 49th Ave Dr. SW Cedar Rapids

5:00 p.m. – Meeting and Meal provided at no cost by infinity Urns

Infinity Urns
Rony Sengupta, Infinity Urns
2.0 CEUs

RSVP to Bill Bergesen at bill.bergeson@murdochfuneralhome.com

District 7 Meeting
2026-02-05 18:15 - 19:10
Thursday, February 5, 2026
North Iowa Bulls Hockey
111 S. Washington Ave,
Mason City, IA 50401

5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. – Program and meal at Sports Page
Hockey Game Begins at 7:10 p.m.
(Separate checks, please. Hockey Tickets are Complimentary! Remember to dress warm!)

Guests: Danielle Knapp – IFDA CEO
Chris Benda and Jodi Breheney – Benda Wealth Trust vs Insurance vs Banks for Preneed

2.0 CEUs for attending
RSVP IS A MUST FOR TICKET COUNT
Please RSVP as soon as possible to Abby Goodenow at abby@ewingfh.com

Removal Tech Course
2026-01-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Via ZOOM
Register HERE!
Zoom link will be sent closer to course date to all students that are registered and paid.

District 4 Meeting
2026-01-21 17:00 | Stadium 34 Restaurant, 1200 Senate Ave, Red Oak, IA, 51566 , United States
Wednesday January 21, 2026

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off the menu)

Embalming Tips
Tawnia Steinhoff: Dodge Co.

2.0 CEUs
RSVP to Ron DeMarce at
712-623-2796 or sldfuneralhome@qwestoffice.net

Iowa Rules and Laws Continuing Education
2025-12-30 09:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM
Date-December 30th, 2025
Time-9a.m.- 11a.m.
Where- Class conducted via Zoom
CEU-2hrs
Cost- No charge to IFDA Members

Click Here to Register.

Removal Technician Training Class
2025-12-17 13:00 - 17:00
December 17th, 2025
Time- 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. CST
Trainer- Danielle
Location-Online
Register Here: Zoom link will be provided prior to the class

Pricing: Member pricing- $99.00
Non-Member pricing- $349
DMACC Student- No Charge

*Certificate will be emailed to you directly. Please provide your most current email address when signing up.

Removal Technician Training Class
2025-11-19 13:00 - 17:00
Removal Technician Training Class

Date- November 19th, 2025
Time- 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. CST
Trainer- Danielle
Location-Online
(A Zoom link will be provided prior to the class)

Pricing: Member pricing- $99.00
Non-Member pricing- $349
DMACC Student- No Charge

*Certificate will be emailed to you directly. Please provide your most current email address when signing up.

IFDA District 3 & 5 Meeting
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Bridget’s Public House, 208 1st Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577, United States
District 3 & 5 Meeting
Wednesday, November 12th @ 5p.m.-7p.m.

Bridget’s Public house
208 1st Avenue East
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

5p.m. -Social
6p.m – Program and meal (Limited menu. Separate checks needed)

Guest- Mark Bethel with IOSME
2 CEUs

*All IFDA members are encouraged to attend if able. Any questions for Mark can be sent prior to Nov. 12th :
Alex Petersen at alex@overtonfunerals.com OR Bill Reece at bill@rfh-ia.com.
Questions in advance are appreciated so that Mark can provide both answers and solutions to any and all issues or situations that Funeral Directors might have.

RSVP- Bill Reece- bill@rfh-ia.com/ Alex Petersen – alex@overtonfunerals.com

IFDA District 6 Meeting
2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00
Wednesday August 27th 2025
1730 Tap House
N US HWY 71
Carroll, IA

5pm Social
6pm Program and meal (order off menu)

Guest- Amy Markham, Disability Workforce Manager for Iowa Workforce Development

2 CEUs
Separate checks, please. Spouses Welcome.
RSVP- Dana Goodell at 712-389-0406 or DLprovider@msn.com

District 3 Meeting
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:00
Wednesday August 20th 5p.m. – 7 p.m.

Location-
Tuscan Moon
203 5th st
Kalona, Iowa

5 p.m.- Social
6 p.m.- Program/Meal

Guest: Amy Markham, Disability Workforce Manager, Iowa Workforce Development

RSVP- By 9am on 8/15 to Bill Reece at bill@rfh-ia.com

District 4 Meeting
2025-08-19 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, August 19th
Stadium 34
1200 Senate Ave
Red Oak, IA

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off the menu)

Guest – Lanae Strovers -The Final Salute

2.0 CEUs Separate checks, please. Spouses welcome.
RSVP to Ron DeMarce 712-623-2796 or sldfuneralhome@qwestoffice.net

District 2 Meeting
2025-08-18 17:00 - 19:00
Monday August 18th, 2025, 5p.m.-7p.m.

Location-
Tuscan Moon
203 5th St.
Kalona, Iowa 52247

5 p.m.- Social
6 p.m. -Program/Meal (order off the menu.)

Guest- Amy Markham, Disability Workforce Manager for Iowa Workforce Development

RSVP to Bill Reece at bill@rfh-ia.com

2 CEUs
Separate checks, please. Spouses Welcome.

District 5 Meeting
2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00
Wednesday August 13th 2025

Nick’s Bar and Grill
9769 University Ave
Clive, IA

5pm Social
6pm Program and meal (order off menu)

Guest- John Carter, Emergency Preparedness Consulting LLC (Former Polk Co. MEI)

2 CEUs
Separate checks, please. Spouses Welcome.
RSVP- Alex Peterson at515-537-6610 or admin@iafda.org

District 7 Meeting
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00
Wednesday August 12th 2025

Prime N Wine
3000 4th St. SW
Mason City. Ia

5pm Social
6pm Program and meal (order off menu)

Guest- Cathy Spenceri, Homesteaders- The Cost of Insurance
Danielle & Abby IFDA Updates

2 CEUs
Separate checks, please. Spouses Welcome.
RSVP- Abby Goodenow at 712-369-1416 or abby@ewingfh.com

Removal Technician Course
2025-04-02 13:30 - 16:30
Register here: Removal Technician Course Registration – IFDA
The class will be held virtually via Zoom. Course information will be sent to registrants in the upcoming days before class.

District 3 Meeting
2025-03-26 17:00 - 19:00
Elks Lodge
51 ½ S. Main St.
Fairfield, IA 52556

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off menu)
Guest: Nicole Nuzum, Senior Account Executive – Homesteaders Life Company

All members, spouses, partners, and staff welcome!

RSVP to
Bill Reece:
bill@rfh-ia.com
or
admin@iafda.org

OSHA Webinar
2025-03-06 14:00 - 15:00
Adam Ries, Federated Insurance, will present.

Please follow the link posted below for registration. This webinar is free for members.

Removal Technician Course
2025-03-05 10:00 - 14:00
Register here: Removal Technician Course Registration – IFDA
The class will be held in person at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services Riverside location. Course information will be sent to registrants in the upcoming days before class.
Location: 111 Greene St, Riverside, IA 52327
Lunch will be provided

District 6 Meeting
2025-02-27 17:00 - 19:00
Spencer Golf and Country Club
2200 W 18th St.
Spencer, IA 51301

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off menu)

All members, spouses, partners, and staff welcome!

RSVP to
Dana Goodell
712-389-0406
or email admin@iafda.org

District 4 Meeting
2025-02-17 17:00 - 19:00
Stadium 34 Restaurant
1200 Senate Ave
Red Oak, Iowa

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off menu)
Guest: Marty Rieken (President of The Conference)

All members, spouses, partners, and staff welcome!

RSVP to
Ron DeMarce
712-623-2796
sldfuneralhome@qwestoffice.com

District 5 Meeting
2025-01-22 17:00 - 19:00
Trostel’s Greenbriar
5810 Merle Hay Rd.
Johnston, IA
5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off menu)
Guest: John Krusenstjerna, Iowa CTS Cleaners
RSVP to Alex Petersen at 515.537.6610 or email the IFDA office at admin@iafda.org

Removal Technician Course
2025-01-09 12:30 - 16:30
Register here: Removal Technician Course Registration – IFDA
The class will be held in person at IFDA’s Training Center in West Des Moines, IA. Course information will be sent to registrants in the upcoming days before class.

IFDA District 7 Meeting
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00
IFDA DISTRICT 7 MEETING
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Prime and Wine
3000 4th St SW
Mason City, IA

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off the menu)

Guest: Danielle Knapp, IFDA CEO (IPFT and legislative updates)

2.0 CEUs
Separate checks, please. Spouses welcome.
RSVP to Abby Goodenow at abby@ewingfh.com or text at 712-369-1416

IFDA District 1 Meeting
2024-12-18 17:00 - 19:00
Moracco Supper Club
1413 Rockdale Rd.
Dubuque, IA

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off the menu)

Guest: Tony Thompson, Black Hawk County Sheriff and author of “Anywhere But Here”
Danielle Knapp, IFDA CEO (IPFT and legislative updates)

2.0 CEUs
Separate checks, please. Spouses welcome.
RSVP to Brian White at brianwhitefd@gmail.com

IFDA District 2 Meeting
2024-12-12 17:00 - 19:00
Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home
520 Wilson Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Meal ($17.00 per person) and Program to follow.
Menu: beef brisket, potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad, cookies and bars.
Beverages courtesy of Murdoch Funeral Home.

Guest: Mike Triplett, Legislative Counsel for IFDA

2.0 CEUs – Iowa Laws and Rules
Separate checks, please. Spouses welcome.
RSVP by 12.10.24, 9:00 a.m. to Bill Bergeson at bill.bergeson@murdochfuneralhome.com

IFDA District 3 Meeting
2024-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Little Mexico, 107 S Jefferson St., Mt. Pleasant, IA, 52641, United States
IFDA DISTRICT 3 MEETING
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Little Mexico
107 S. Jefferson St., Mt. Pleasant, IA

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off menu)

Guest: Katie Hill, Mortuary Lift Company

2.0 CEUs
Separate checks, please. Spouses welcome.
RSVP to Bill Reece at bill@rfh-ia.com

IFDA District 6 Meeting
2024-11-13 17:00 - 19:00
Archie’s Waeside
224 4th Ave N, LeMars, IA

5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Program and Meal (order off menu)

Guest: Katie Hill, Mortuary Lift Company

2.0 CEUs
Separate checks, please. Spouses welcome.
RSVP to Dana Goodell at dlprovider@msn.com or 712.389.0406

OSHA Webinar
2024-11-12 15:30 - 16:30
OSHA Webinar via Zoom @ 3:30 CST on 11/12/2024. Register here.
